Polls strengthen Portuguese PM’s hand

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Series Details 13.10.09
Publication Date 13/10/2009
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Article reports that gains by Portugal’s governing Socialists in nationwide local elections on the 12 October 2009 have strengthened the authority of José Sócrates, the prime minister, as he seeks to form a minority government following a general election in September 2009.

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ESO: Background information: Portugal: General Election, 27 September 2009 http://www.europeansources.info/record/portugal-general-election-27-september-2009-socrates-wins-second-term-in-portugal/

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