A wine industry association called on the Government to extend the financial support announced for the Douro region to other territories. The request comes at a time of difficulty for the sector, which faces economic and climate challenges.
The association argues that the support measures should be extended beyond the Douro, covering other wine-producing regions in Portugal. The national wine sector has been facing various pressures affecting producers from different parts of the country.
Regarding the support announced for the Douro, the association states that this should be funded through public resources. This indication suggests that the Government intends to mobilize funds from the State Budget or public funds to support the Duriense region.
The association's appeal seeks to ensure that wine producers in other regions are not disadvantaged compared to Douro farmers, who recently benefited from specific support announcements by government authorities.
