Alberto João Cardoso Gonçalves Jardim , GCC , GCIH ( Portuguese pronunciation: [alˈβɛɾtu ʒuˈɐ̃w ʒɐɾˈðĩ] , born 4 February 1943) is a Portuguese politician who was the President of the Regional Government of Madeira , Portugal , from 1978 to 2015.
23-707: Jardim (Portuguese for "garden") may refer to: People [ edit ] Alberto João Jardim , Portuguese politician and President of the Autonomous Region of Madeira José Jardim (born 1973), Curaçaoan politician Leonardo Jardim (1974), Portuguese association football coach (Olympiakos, Sporting CP, Monaco) Simone Jardim (born 1979), Brazilian-American professional pickleball player Luís Jardim , Portuguese percussionist Vicky Jardim , Australian television reporter for Nine News Places [ edit ] Brazil [ edit ] Belo Jardim ,
46-561: A secondary school teacher . He was also director of the Instituto de Emprego e Formação Profissional da Ilha da Madeira (Employment and Vocational Training Centre of Madeira Island). As a journalist , he was director of "Jornal da Madeira", and wrote for different Portuguese newspapers and magazines. He was one of the Founders of the then Popular Democratic Party (PPD) in May 1974,
69-683: A coastline of 150 km (90 mi). It has a mountain ridge that extends along the centre of the island, reaching 1,862 m (6,109 ft) at its highest point ( Pico Ruivo ), while much lower (below 200 m or 660 ft) along its eastern extent. The primitive volcanic foci responsible for the central mountainous area, consisted of the peaks: Ruivo (1,862 m or 6,109 ft), Torres (1,851 m or 6,073 ft), Arieiro (1,818 m or 5,965 ft), Cidrão (1,802 m or 5,912 ft), Cedro (1,759 m or 5,771 ft), Casado (1,725 m or 5,659 ft), Grande (1,657 m or 5,436 ft), Ferreiro (1,582 m or 5,190 ft). At
92-573: A month after the Carnation Revolution , together with Francisco Sá Carneiro , Francisco Pinto Balsemão , Joaquim Magalhães Mota , Carlos Mota Pinto , João Bosco Mota Amaral , António Barbosa de Melo and António Marques Mendes , and co-founder of its Madeiran branch. First elected in 1978 at the age of 35, Alberto João Jardim was then successively elected President of the Regional Government of Madeira 10 times. He
115-471: A municipality in the State of Pernambuco Bom Jardim, Maranhão , a municipality in the State of Maranhão Bom Jardim, Pernambuco , a municipality in the State of Pernambuco Bom Jardim, Rio de Janeiro , a municipality in the State of Rio de Janeiro Bom Jardim de Goiás , a municipality in the State of Goiás Bom Jardim de Minas , a municipality in the State of Minas Gerais Bom Jardim da Serra ,
138-411: A municipality in the State of Piauí Jardim Olinda , a municipality in the State of Paraná Jardim de Piranhas , a municipality in the State of Rio Grande do Norte Jardim do Seridó , a municipality in the State of Rio Grande do Norte Novo Jardim , a municipality in the State of Tocantins Santo Antônio do Jardim , a municipality in the State of São Paulo Silva Jardim , a municipality in
161-419: A municipality in the State of Santa Catarina Jardim, Ceará , a municipality in the State of Ceará Jardim, Mato Grosso do Sul , a municipality in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul Jardim, São Paulo, São Paulo , a barrio in the State of São Paulo (state) Jardim Alegre , a municipality in the State of Paraná Jardim de Angicos , a municipality in the State of Rio Grande do Norte Jardim do Mulato ,
184-555: A responsible and proactive governor, particularly well regarded in the Archipelago of Madeira proper. Despite his confrontational, explosive and sometimes impolite personality, Jardim has claimed many benefits and privileges for Madeira, helping the region to improve in several fields throughout the years it has been under his leadership. However, the European Union assistance to its ultra-peripheral regions, which includes
207-486: A reward not a punishment, since they're defenders of democracy and of the homeland". Madeira Island Madeira is a Portuguese island, and is the largest and most populous of the Madeira Archipelago . It has an area of 740.7 km (286 sq mi), including Ilhéu de Agostinho, Ilhéu de São Lourenço, Ilhéu Mole (northwest). As of 2021, Madeira had a total population of 245,595. The island
230-764: Is a member of the: He is one of the longest-serving, democratically elected leaders of any jurisdiction in the world. Alberto João Jardim is also a member and former Vice President (2000–2001) of the European Union Committee of the Regions. He is Honorary President of the European Summit of Regions & Cities. He is the founder and a member of the Assembly of European Regions . He was Vice President of European People's Party . On 19 February 2007, he resigned from his office in protest against
253-696: Is the top of a massive submerged shield volcano that rises about 6 km (3.7 mi) from the floor of the Atlantic Ocean. The volcano formed atop an east–west rift in the oceanic crust along the African Plate , beginning during the Miocene epoch over 5 million years ago, continuing into the Pleistocene until about 700,000 years ago. This was followed by extensive erosion , producing two large amphitheatres open to south in
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#1732782342091276-547: The Social Democratic Party of Madeira, elections were held and Miguel Albuquerque succeeded him as President of the Social Democratic Party of Madeira. On 14 February 2015 during the carnival of Madeira which Alberto usually participated, he wore a Greek traditional hat, he stated that it was to show his solidarity for the people of Greece and Syriza . He also warned that the new government of Madeira that will replace him should be strong and not bow to
299-560: The Portuguese archipelago of Madeira, has played a major role in the region's development; Madeira's development has been massively aided by structural and cohesion funds allocated by the European Union to the regional government. In addition, Jardim's government of the autonomous region was financially supported, decade across decade, by massive public debt creation and wild over-expenditure. An even more surprising scandal
322-417: The State of Rio de Janeiro Portugal [ edit ] Jardim do Mar , a civil parish in the municipality of Calheta, Madeira Jardim da Serra , a civil parish in the municipality of Câmara de Lobos, Madeira Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Jardim . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
345-582: The central part of the island. Volcanic activity later resumed, producing scoria cones and lava flows atop the older eroded shield. The most recent volcanic eruptions were on the west-central part of the island only 6,500 years ago, creating more cinder cones and lava flows. Madeira is the largest island of the group with an area of 741 km (286 sq mi), a length of 57 km (35 mi) (from Ponta de São Lourenço to Ponta do Pargo), while approximately 22 km (14 mi) at its widest point (from Ponta da Cruz to Ponta de São Jorge), with
368-468: The election and became the new president on 20 April 2015. In 1968 he married Maria Ângela Andrade Martins (born 1940) and had three children: A controversial personality, Jardim is usually seen as an outspoken populist, who is infamous for his often outspoken remarks about his political opponents, from left to right, including several journalists. As Madeira's democratically elected political leader for over 30 years, he has many supporters who view him as
391-465: The end of this eruptive phase, an island circled by reefs was formed, its marine vestiges are evident in a calcareous layer in the area of Lameiros, in São Vicente (which was later explored for calcium oxide production). Sea cliffs, such as Cabo Girão , valleys and ravines extend from this central spine, making the interior generally inaccessible. Daily life is concentrated in the many villages at
414-535: The government of Lisbon, because the people of Madeira want strong leadership because Madeira has been robbed by Lisbon for 5 and half centuries, therefore justifying the financial hole that occurred during the later part of his presidency and if they fail to deliver Je suis un Syriza (I am a Syriza) (It has been speculated that this could mean he would make a comeback if Madeira needed him). On 29 March 2015 regional elections were held and Alberto ruled himself out as he had said he would in 2011, Miguel Albuquerque won
437-504: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jardim&oldid=1247895099 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Disambiguation pages with surname-holder lists Portuguese-language surnames Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Alberto Jo%C3%A3o Jardim Jardim
460-456: The new law on regional finances enacted by the national government of José Sócrates . Due to his resignation, early elections had to be scheduled, which he won easily. The national government, nevertheless, announced that the law wouldn't be changed. On 8 January 2011, he suffered a heart attack but recovered and won elections again on 9 October 2011, after winning he promised to resign in early 2015. On 12 January 2015 he retired as President of
483-742: The omission "grave," adding it doesn't know of any similar cases in the rest of the country. The debt was finally totaled at € 6 billion, €3 billion less than the total that Alberto said mainland Portugal owed Madeira. His name has been often associated with the Madeira Archipelago Liberation Front (FLAMA), the archipelago's defunct far-right separatist terrorist organization that undertook 70 bombings in Madeira between 1975 and 1978. Although no FLAMA activists were ever brought to justice, Alberto João Jardim has often supported their cause, stating that "they should receive
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#1732782342091506-608: Was born on Madeira Island in 1943, son of Alberto Gonçalves Jardim (d. 1954) and wife Marceliana do Patrocínio de Jesus Cardoso ( Funchal , São Pedro, baptized 2 September 1909 – 29 July 2006). He went to Coimbra in order to study at the local university, and he lived there for over a decade as a student. He was awarded a degree of Licentiate in Law from the Faculty of Law of the University of Coimbra in 1973. Jardim became
529-460: Was reported on 16 September 2011, when Portugal's central bank said Madeira island had under-reported its debt since 2004, putting further pressure on the country to meet deficit targets under an international bailout. An evaluation conducted by the Bank of Portugal of Madeira's accounts showed it failed to report EUR1.1 billion ($ 1.53 billion) in debt from 2008 to 2010 alone. The Bank of Portugal called
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