Portugal set for tough austerity budget

Portugal’s minority government and main opposition party reached an agreement on the 30 October 2010 that will ensure the approval of a tough austerity budget, easing concern over a potential sovereign debt crisis.

Deutsche Welle, 31.10.10: Portuguese government seals deal on austerity budget http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,6176428,00.html

ESO: Background information: Portugal gains on China’s appetite for debt http://www.europeansources.info/record/portugal-gains-on-chinas-appetite-for-debt/

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