Portugal asks opposition to back tough budget

Article reports that Portugal’s minority government unveilled a tough austerity budget on the 15 October 2010 amid fears that opposition parties would fail to provide the necessary support to approve the measures in parliament.

ESO: Background information: Portugal announces austerity package http://www.europeansources.info/record/portugal-announces-austerity-package/

France24, 16.10.10: Draft budget details tax hikes, budget cuts to tackle debt http://www.france24.com/en/20101016-draft-budget-2011-tax-hikes-budget-cuts-tackle-debt-socrates-portugal

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