The JPP's parliamentary conference was dedicated to the theme "Ferry and Territorial Continuity," with Leonardo Reis, member of the party's National Political Commission, opening the proceedings with a speech on the historical framework of the maritime connection between Madeira and the mainland.
Leonardo Reis argued that the ferry operation between Madeira and mainland Portugal is economically viable and has potential to introduce competition in freight transport.
The maritime connection between Madeira and the mainland is not a new idea, with different experiences having existed over the past decades, as Leonardo Reis mentioned in his speech.
The news headline, "We cannot only ask who would use the ferry today," suggests that Leonardo Reis argued that the discussion should not be limited to current demand, but also to the potential development and future benefits of such a connection.
