Madeira Legislative Assembly advocates for strengthening the Region's role in European Union security

The Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (ALRAM) has approved, through Resolution No. 20/2026/M, a formal recommendation to the European Commission and the Government of the Portuguese Republic for Madeira to be recognized as a fundamental pillar in the security and defense of the European Union in the Atlantic.

The document emphasizes that, in a context of global geopolitical instability, Madeira's geographical location is no longer seen as an administrative periphery but as a structural asset. The resolution proposes four priority axes of action:

• Strategic recognition: The formalization of the Autonomous Region of Madeira as a permanent strategic asset in the European Union's security and defense architecture.
• Strategy for Macaronesia: The creation of a specific strategy for Outermost Regions, focused on Atlantic security, protection of critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, and maritime surveillance.
• Investment in infrastructure: The prioritization, in the 2028-2034 Multiannual Financial Framework, of investments for the adaptation of the Region's ports, airports, and digital networks for dual-use purposes.
• Permanent dialogue: The creation of a European forum dedicated to strategic reflection on the Atlantic.

The Assembly clarifies that this position does not aim at the militarization of the territory, but rather at leveraging Madeira's positional advantage to attract investment, generate qualified employment, and contribute to European strategic autonomy.