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Admiral Henrique Gouveia and Melo, former chief of the staff of the Armada.
Less taxes, more houses and “other cultures that enrich us should be welcome, but”… and yet the admiral is not yet a candidate for the presidency of the Republic.
The Admiral Gouveia and Melo It elects prosperity, equity, security and freedom as most relevant central themes in upcoming legislative elections, in a long article published Friday in the newspaper with the title “We do not have to be poor.”
In the article, which is divided by areas and is classified by the newspaper as a Electoral Program in 12 pointsHenrique Gouveia and Melo argues that parties should be “clear and objective” in their proposals, “without demagogies or avoiding discussing difficult problems”, because “only with adequate information can Portuguese make conscious decisions.”
In the text, the admiral in the reserve draw a action plan in the context of international uncertaintyhighlighting the need to “solidify and expand the economic base of rearguard”, maintaining and reinforcing economic relations with the other 26 countries of the European Union, exploring partnerships and synergies “in strategic sectors”.
It points to the need to diversify markets to “reduce risk in imports and exports” and says that exploring the “geographical advantages of the country” will facilitate “the development of a logistics hub through maritime, air and rail transportation.
It says that Portugal will have all the advantages of positioning itself as a global operator, also in emerging and strong growth such as Africa, Latin America, Asia and Middle East.
Defends one Greater bet on the sea and defenseconsidering that “it is almost everything to do” in the economy of the sea, “in a country that is essentially maritime and that seems to have not understood the relevance of its position and the lessons of its history.”
Gouveia and Melo understands that it is necessary to optimize “what Portugal is already good”, advocating the need to continue to modernize traditional sectors “through innovation, technology and design”. “Duting internationalization will help optimize the Portuguese economy,” he writes.
Asks for a bet on a stable legislative framework, the reduction of bureaucracy and the speeding of justice.
In the area of economy, wants less taxes“The gradual and widespread reduction of taxes, without compromising the defense of the social state, which is a milestone in the progress of European societies, may be a demanding but necessary solution,” he writes.
It also points out that “companies should not be required to enter the game of influences and proximity of the state apparatus to survive” and calls for a “reliable institutional ecosystem, fair, stable, and free from small powers.” A micro -venture -based economy will be less internationally competitive and advocates a “people -centered” economy.
Na EDUCATION AND TRAININGargues that a culture of demand should be fostered, betting on digital and technological skills and warns that “teaching that is not aligned with current needs may be limiting in its potential.”
In the area of immigrationdefends a policy aligned with the needs of the country to solve the ‘demographic winter’ and writes: “Other cultures that enrich us should be welcome, but tolerance cannot allow intolerance.” It considers that immigration should be regulated “depending on the ability to welcome, aligned with the national interest”.
In the article, the admiral in the reserve – who still has not yet decided on his eventual candidacy for the Presidency of the Republic – also argues that migrations should not be viewed as a problem, much less reduced security issues.
Na housingalso points to the need to bet on investing new housing in industrialized and modular production, increasing availability and reducing costs, combined with bureaucratic simplification and territorial reordering.
