Portugal head backs government and rejects snap poll

After Portugal's three main parties failed to agree on how to proceed with tough austerity measures, Portuguese President Anibal Cavaco Silva backed the centre-right coalition government in July 2013.

The possibility of a snap election had raised fears the country would be unable to abide by the terms of its €78bn bailout. The President's move was seen as ruling out a quick election.

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