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===Background into the Election=== |
===Background into the Election=== |
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This election was the first in which [[Social Democratic Party (Portugal)|PSD]]'s former leader and former President of the Region, [[Alberto Joao Jardim]]'s name did not appear on the ballot, as he stated earlier in the year that he would step down as the President and leader of [[Social Democratic Party (Portugal)|PSD]]-Madeira in January of 2015. Albuquerque was then elected on 29 December 2014 as the new President and leader of PSD-Madeira, but he stated that he would not automatically assume the position of President of the [[Autonomous Region of Madeira]] without an election, |
This election was the first in which [[Social Democratic Party (Portugal)|PSD]]'s former leader and former President of the Region, [[Alberto Joao Jardim]]'s name did not appear on the ballot, as he stated earlier in the year that he would step down as the President and leader of [[Social Democratic Party (Portugal)|PSD]]-Madeira in January of 2015. Albuquerque was then elected on 29 December 2014 as the new President and leader of PSD-Madeira, but he stated that he would not automatically assume the position of President of the [[Autonomous Region of Madeira]] without an election, Parliament was dissolved. In accordance with the law, once Parliament is dissolved, the President must go to Lisbon to join a meeting of the [[Portuguese Council of State]], to explain why Parliament was dissolved. The president at the time [[Alberto Joao Jardim]] was called to attend, which he did and he asked [[Cavaco Silva]], President of Portugal, to call an election in Madeira, which he did so for the 29th of March 2015. |
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Revision as of 05:23, 24 April 2015
Miguel Filipe Machado de Albuquerque | |
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3rd President of the Regional Government of Madeira  | |
| Assumed office 20 April 2015 (9 years, 120 days) | |
| Preceded by | Alberto João Jardim |
Mayor of Funchal  | |
| In office September 1994 – 21 October 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Virgílio Pereira |
| Succeeded by | Paulo Cafôfo |
| Leader of the Social Democratic Party of Madeira | |
| In office 10 January 2015 – to date | |
| Preceded by | Alberto João Jardim |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 May 1961 Funchal  Madeira |
| Nationality |  Portuguese |
| Political party |  PSD of Madeira |
| Residence(s) | Funchal, Madeira |
| Occupation | Politician Author |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Miguel Filipe Machado de Albuquerque is the current the President of the Regional Government of Madeira and is the former Mayor (Presidente da Câmara in Portuguese) of Funchal, Madeira. Miguel is a keen gardener, growing many types of roses in his own garden.[1] In April 2012 Miguel opened a road in St Helier, Jersey, which was named Rue de Funchal, after his native city, where he was also Mayor.[2] He took office as leader of the Social Democratic Party of Madeira on 10 January 2015.[3]
Election
Albuquerque's party PSD (Social Democratic) won 24 seats and took 44.4% of the vote, the exact amount needed for a majority. It is the 11th time in a row, where PSD has won an absolute majority in Madeira.
Background into the Election
This election was the first in which PSD's former leader and former President of the Region, Alberto Joao Jardim's name did not appear on the ballot, as he stated earlier in the year that he would step down as the President and leader of PSD-Madeira in January of 2015. Albuquerque was then elected on 29 December 2014 as the new President and leader of PSD-Madeira, but he stated that he would not automatically assume the position of President of the Autonomous Region of Madeira without an election, Parliament was dissolved. In accordance with the law, once Parliament is dissolved, the President must go to Lisbon to join a meeting of the Portuguese Council of State, to explain why Parliament was dissolved. The president at the time Alberto Joao Jardim was called to attend, which he did and he asked Cavaco Silva, President of Portugal, to call an election in Madeira, which he did so for the 29th of March 2015.
Gallery
References
- ^ "'Roses Grow on You', says the Mayor of Funchal". Retrieved 2013-09-30.
- ^ "St Helier 'twinned' with Madeiran capital Funchal". Retrieved 2013-10-17.
- ^ Jorge, Freitas Sousa (10 January 2015). "Albuquerque já tomou posse". Diário de Notícias (Madeira). Retrieved 12 January 2015.
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