Resolved to see reforms through

Article forms the lead and overview feature in the FT: Special Report 'Doing business in Portugal'. Structural adjustment targets are being met but at enormous cost.

Other articles in the survey cover:

The euro: Even in the depths of the worst recession in 30
years, enthusiasm is undiminished

Economy: Amid the gloom, some light is beginning to appear

Banking: Bankers will tell you how different Portugal is from Ireland and Greece

Privatisation: Controversial programme will clear almost every saleable asset off the state’s books

Reform: Commentary feature by the country’s greatest 19th
century novelist is given a new airing

Politics: If the bailout fails, it will not be because of political opposition

Business climate: Even contrarian investors must consider a series of alarming data

Tourism: The industry is pinning its hopes on visitors from the newly wealthy in Latin America

Energy: Green technology has placed Portugal among the vanguard of alternative energy states. But credentials have come at a high cost

i, 31.7.12: Black economy explodes in crisis (via PressEurop) http://www.presseurop.eu/en/content/news-brief/2444661-black-economy-explodes-crisis

Expresso, 18.7.12: Will the Portuguese be extinct by 2204? (via PressEurop) http://www.presseurop.eu/en/content/article/2364411-will-portuguese-be-extinct-2204

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