Promises Delivered Revolution in Agricultural Bureaucracy by Chega
Revolutionizing Agri-Bureaucracy: Chega's Vision for Portuguese Farming
In the heart of a campaign rally in Santarém, André Ventura, the charismatic leader of Chega, declared, "We're about to ignite a revolution in de-bureaucratizing agriculture."
This bold declaration marked agriculture as a key priority for Chega in the upcoming legislative elections on May 18.
Ventura passionately advocated that the goal of his party is to "streamline the system and make it easier for farmers to access aid."
Their strategy involves digitalization and a shift in policy dynamics, ensuring that "after a set time limit, there's tacit approval, not tacit denial."
Frustrated at the current system, Ventura lamented that farmers often turn to third-party companies for bureaucratic help, spending money without knowing the eventual outcome of contests.
Pointing out the lack of action from the AD in de-bureaucratizing agriculture since the current government took office, Ventura criticized the prime minister for failing to explain why Portugal remains embroiled in agricultural bureaucracy.
Accusing the PSD/CDS-PP government of failing in agriculture, Ventura promised to correct their mistakes. He vowed to de-bureaucratize, control, and support the agricultural sector "in a realistic macroeconomic scenario."
Ventura also argued against the Mercosur agreement in its current form, claiming it promote agricultural practices from countries outside the EU, negatively affecting Portuguese farmers.
Addressing the heavy reliance on immigrant labor in agriculture, Ventura again advocated for the introduction of quotas for foreign labor entry, vowing to prioritize this issue.
He also noted that the prime minister had admitted to having “missing persons” among the foreign population, emphasizing the importance of knowing the whereabouts of all individuals in Portugal.
Context from Chega's broader platform suggests that this focus on agriculture is tied to their general emphasis on tax reductions, economic incentives, and smaller government. As a result, proposed measures might involve simplifying regulatory frameworks to reduce burdens on farmers[3].
For more precise details on the specific policy reforms Chega plans to implement, it's vital to monitor their official campaign releases, as currently available information only highlight the proposal’s existence[1][3].
- It seems that the Chega party, as ventured by André Ventura, aims to revise the legislative policies regarding agriculture, with a focus on digitalization and simplifying the system to facilitate easier access of aid for farmers.
- In his campaign rally in Santarém, Ventura asserted a plan to alter the system, ensuring a time limit for decisions, granting tacit approval rather than tacit denial.
- The current AD government, led by the PSD/CDS-PP, has faced criticism from Ventura for their lack of action in de-bureaucratizing the agricultural sector, supposedly causing undue burdens on farmers.
- Besides revising agricultural policy, Chega has also highlighted the need for foreign labor quotas in the agricultural industry, an issue to be prioritized as per Ventura's campaign.
