Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Communication |
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Series Title | Press Release |
Series Details | IP/17/25 (07.01.17) |
Publication Date | 07/01/2017 |
Content Type | News |
Former Portuguese prime minister and president Mário Soares died on 7 January 2017 at the age of 92. The European Commission president released a statement on this regard. International stakeholders from across the world paid their respect to the political figure, seen as a driver of resistance to dictatorship in Portugal and of the fight for democratic transition in the country. As prime minister, Mr Soares played a key role in Portugal's EU accession. |
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Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_STATEMENT-17-25_en.htm |
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Countries / Regions | Portugal |