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Maximum 60% support for damages deemed "manifestly insufficient"

Diário de Leiria11 September 2026 at 09:00

The municipalities affected by the calamity caused by storms may apply for a maximum support of 60% of proven damages to recover damaged infrastructure. This measure was established through a decree that defines the conditions for access to funding.

The article states that this maximum support of 60% is considered manifestly insufficient by local entities. Municipalities face high costs to rebuild and repair infrastructure damaged by storms.

The decree allows affected municipal chambers to apply for funding for recovery works. However, the percentage provided only covers a portion of the total damages caused by the storms.

Local government entities expressed dissatisfaction with the terms of the support provided by the government to address the damages caused by adverse weather events.

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