Adoption of the Portuguese national budget for 2016

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Series Details 24.02.16
Publication Date 24/02/2016
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Portugal's parliament approved on 22 February 2016 in first reading the country's national budget for 2016, pledging to reverse austerity measures. It was seen as high-risk by critics and investors, with the centre-left government under pressure from the European Union to stay on a disciplined path.

It was also the first time in over 40 years of the country's democracy that leftist parties within the parliament voted in favour of a budget document.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/news/portugal-adopts-anti-austerity-budget-despite-concerns/
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