Jorge Carvalho, mayor of a Portuguese municipality, came forward to defend the need for municipalities with greater administrative scale. During his statements, the mayor highlighted a paradigm shift in the European Union, moving from a "Europe of Regions" to a different model.
The mayor emphasized the importance of territorial reorganization to address contemporary challenges. According to Jorge Carvalho, the creation of larger municipalities would allow for more efficient management of public resources and better provision of services to citizens.
The statements arise in the context of the debate on territorial administrative reform in Portugal. The topic has been the subject of discussion among mayors, political parties, and public administration experts.
Jorge Carvalho is not the first mayor to address this issue, but his statements gain particular relevance at a time when the future of the country's territorial organization and its positioning regarding European directives are being discussed.
