Author (Person) | Wise, Peter |
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Series Title | Financial Times |
Series Details | 24.1.11 |
Publication Date | 24/01/2011 |
Content Type | News |
AnÃbal Cavaco Silva, Portugal’s conservative president, was re-elected on the 23 January 2011 to a second five-year term in which he may soon have to deal with the political consequences of an international financial bail-out. According to final official results, the 71-year-old incumbent won 52.9% of the vote, easily defeating his five opponents in the first round without the need for a run-off ballot. Addressing supporters after his victory, Mr Cavaco Silva, a tough-minded economist who was prime minister from 1985 to 1995, said he would use his presidency to promote political stability and strengthen confidence in the Portuguese economy. |
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Countries / Regions | Portugal |