PPM Madeira again defended the creation of a regular ferry connection between mainland Portugal and the Autonomous Region. The party considers that this solution would help ensure territorial continuity and combat tourism seasonality on the island.
The PPM's position comes following a recent discussion around this maritime connection, which has been publicly debated. The party emphasizes the importance of guaranteeing a permanent connection between the archipelago and the mainland territory.
In its argument, PPM recalls that passenger travel between the mainland and the islands is not a new idea, having historical precedents. The party specifically refers to the connections that were served in the 19th century by the ships "Açor" and "Funchal", which provided transport service between these regions.
