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Secretaria Regional das Finanças, Planeamento e Administração Pública
Proposed Plan and Budget for 2026 focused on RRP and Azores 2030 implementation
Proposed Plan and Budget for 2026 focused on RRP and Azores 2030 implementation
Secretaria Regional das Finanças, Planeamento e Administração Pública
Regional Government settles debts in health sector and prioritises local suppliers
Regional Government settles debts in health sector and prioritises local suppliers
Presidência do Governo Regional
José Manuel Bolieiro chairs signing of €49.8 million project at São Roque do Pico Port
José Manuel Bolieiro chairs signing of €49.8 million project at São Roque do Pico Port
October 30, 2025
Proposed Plan and Budget for 2026 focused on RRP and Azores 2030 implementation
October 22, 2025
Regional Government settles debts in health sector and prioritises local suppliers
October 14, 2025
José Manuel Bolieiro chairs signing of €49.8 million project at São Roque do Pico Port
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Nota de Imprensa
October 30, 2025
Proposed Plan and Budget for 2026 focused on RRP and Azores 2030 implementation
The Regional Secretary for Finance, Planning and Public Administration, Duarte Freitas, stressed today that the budget documents for 2026 are based on compliance with the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) and the implementation of the Azores 2030 Community Framework. "The requirement to complete the RRP is brutal. The n+3 rule also requires that the projects chosen for 2026, within the scope of the 2030 programme, have the necessary level of maturity to guarantee their implementation," stressed the government official. "It is not a matter of political choices, it is a question of institutional obligation for the Azores and, also, for Portugal," he continued. Duarte Freitas, accompanied by the Regional Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities, Paulo Estêvão, presented the proposal for the 2026 Plan and Budget to the President of the Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, Luís Garcia. The macroeconomic scenario estimates an inflation rate of 2% for 2026. The debt limit was reduced from €150 million to €75 million between the preliminary proposal and the final proposal, as the State Budget for 2026 forecasts an increase in additional transfers. After being presented today to the President of the Assembly, the proposals will be sent to the Specialised Standing Committees of the Regional Assembly, with hearings for members of the Azorean Government scheduled for November 6 and 7. The general debate will take place in the November Plenary Session, scheduled to begin on November 24.
October 30, 2025
Proposed Plan and Budget for 2026 focused on RRP and Azores 2030 implementation
The Regional Secretary for Finance, Planning and Public Administration, Duarte Freitas, stressed today that the budget documents for 2026 are based on compliance with the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) and the implementation of the Azores 2030 Community Framework. "The requirement to complete the RRP is brutal. The n+3 rule also requires that the projects chosen for 2026, within the scope of the 2030 programme, have the necessary level of maturity to guarantee their implementation," stressed the government official. "It is not a matter of political choices, it is a question of institutional obligation for the Azores and, also, for Portugal," he continued. Duarte Freitas, accompanied by the Regional Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities, Paulo Estêvão, presented the proposal for the 2026 Plan and Budget to the President of the Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, Luís Garcia. The macroeconomic scenario estimates an inflation rate of 2% for 2026. The debt limit was reduced from €150 million to €75 million between the preliminary proposal and the final proposal, as the State Budget for 2026 forecasts an increase in additional transfers. After being presented today to the President of the Assembly, the proposals will be sent to the Specialised Standing Committees of the Regional Assembly, with hearings for members of the Azorean Government scheduled for November 6 and 7. The general debate will take place in the November Plenary Session, scheduled to begin on November 24.
Nota de Imprensa
October 22, 2025
Regional Government settles debts in health sector and prioritises local suppliers
The Regional Secretary for Finance, Planning and Public Administration, Duarte Freitas, and the Regional Secretary for Health and Social Security, Mónica Seidi, met today with the management and health officials of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ponta Delgada (CCIPD). At the meeting, the government officials highlighted the Regional Government's efforts to settle outstanding debts to suppliers in the health sector, emphasising their commitment to strengthening confidence in the regional health system and the strength of the Azores economy. Duarte Freitas pointed out that "for many years, healthcare providers had not been as up to date as they are today," noting that debts dating back to 2012 that had never been settled, amounting to around €200 million, have already been paid. According to the government official, the efforts undertaken by the Azorean Government have significantly reduced the average payment period to regional suppliers in hospitals and Island Health Units, which now stands at between 60 and 90 days. The Regional Secretary for Health and Social Security pointed out that the priority has been to pay small suppliers and local private suppliers first and foremost, as they play a crucial role in supporting the health system and promoting the regional economy. According to Mónica Seidi, "debts on which interest was charged were also settled to alleviate future costs, which is a substantial step in the financial management of the sector." The government official also emphasised that several administrative and operational inefficiencies are being addressed, such as resuming centralised procurement of products for all Regional Health Service institutions, without compromising the quality and continuity of health care provided to the population. The Regional Government thus reaffirms its commitment to ensuring greater sustainability and predictability for the healthcare system, while promoting good financial management practices and valuing local suppliers.
October 22, 2025
Regional Government settles debts in health sector and prioritises local suppliers
The Regional Secretary for Finance, Planning and Public Administration, Duarte Freitas, and the Regional Secretary for Health and Social Security, Mónica Seidi, met today with the management and health officials of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ponta Delgada (CCIPD). At the meeting, the government officials highlighted the Regional Government's efforts to settle outstanding debts to suppliers in the health sector, emphasising their commitment to strengthening confidence in the regional health system and the strength of the Azores economy. Duarte Freitas pointed out that "for many years, healthcare providers had not been as up to date as they are today," noting that debts dating back to 2012 that had never been settled, amounting to around €200 million, have already been paid. According to the government official, the efforts undertaken by the Azorean Government have significantly reduced the average payment period to regional suppliers in hospitals and Island Health Units, which now stands at between 60 and 90 days. The Regional Secretary for Health and Social Security pointed out that the priority has been to pay small suppliers and local private suppliers first and foremost, as they play a crucial role in supporting the health system and promoting the regional economy. According to Mónica Seidi, "debts on which interest was charged were also settled to alleviate future costs, which is a substantial step in the financial management of the sector." The government official also emphasised that several administrative and operational inefficiencies are being addressed, such as resuming centralised procurement of products for all Regional Health Service institutions, without compromising the quality and continuity of health care provided to the population. The Regional Government thus reaffirms its commitment to ensuring greater sustainability and predictability for the healthcare system, while promoting good financial management practices and valuing local suppliers.