The PPM (Partido da Terra) is calling for an independent and urgent audit of all European Union funds used in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, citing concerns over mismanagement and financial discrepancies.

To address these concerns, PPM-Madeira plans to formally petition the European Commission, the European Anti-Fraud Office, the European Court of Auditors, and the European Parliament for this comprehensive audit.

The party has raised serious indications of financial discrepancies, a lack of transparency in beneficiary selection, and economic concentration among a few groups, which they believe have led to neglect of essential social objectives.

Luis Ornelas, a representative of PPM, emphasized the neglect of critical areas such as affordable housing, health, education, and mobility in the region.

Ornelas also pointed out that despite an increase in Madeira's GDP, the living conditions of residents have not improved, with inflation reaching 3.6% in June 2025, significantly above the EU average of 2%.

This high inflation rate supports PPM's concerns, indicating a loss of purchasing power for local families, particularly affecting low-income and middle-class households.

The negative impact of inflation has forced these families to cut back on essential needs such as food and health care.

Moreover, businesses, especially small and medium enterprises, are facing rising prices for fuel, raw materials, and operational costs, threatening their sustainability and potentially leading to closures and job losses.

In response to these challenges, PPM encourages citizens and businesses affected by issues related to housing, health, education, and mobility to submit documentation to their designated email address.

The party advocates for full transparency, protection for whistleblowers, and the publication of open data for public scrutiny, insisting on the recovery of funds if any irregularities are confirmed.

If the audit reveals irregularities, PPM demands recovery of funds, sanctions, and binding corrective action plans to address the issues.