Portugal PM Passos Coelho briefs president on ‘deal’

Portugal's Prime Minister Mr Pedro Passos Coelho presented the President of Portugal on the 5 July 2013 with what he called an agreed 'deal' to keep his coalition intact. This followed a week of political uncertainty and renewed economic pressure following the resignation of two ministers from the junior party in the coalition government.

Any deal would have to be approved by President Anibal Cavaco Silva, who was due to meet the parties on the 8 July 2013.

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ESO: Background Information: Portugal finance minister quits / / Political crisis in Portugal http://www.europeansources.info/record/portugal-finance-minister-quits-political-crisis-in-portugal/

Deutsche Welle, 04.07.13: Portuguese parties reach accord to save Coelho government http://dw.de/p/192QO

Deutsche Welle, 04.07.13: Portugal: A bitter pill too far? http://dw.de/p/192IL

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