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Antonio Guterres, a Portuguese on the move

Article Abstract:

Portuguese prime minister, Antonio Guterres, has been re-elected in 1999 and is a popular leader and center-left moderniser. He is one of a number of European politicians on the political left who has moved toward the right, and was a pioneer in this move. He has sought to improve relations with Spain, and has good relations with the US and United Kingdom. He has also sought to take a European perspective, and has taken Portugal into European monetary union.

National Government, Public Administration, Politicians

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A servant for all seasons required

Article Abstract:

The resignation of Portuguese prime minister Antonio Guterres after his party's losses in local elections means a general election is expected in early 2002. Guterres had been criticised not taking tough decisions.

Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Guterres, Antonio

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Guterres stumbles

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Political developments in Portugal are examined in detail. Success in economic policy objectives does not appear to impress voters, and prime minister, Antonio Guterres, is not performing well in opinion polls.

Economic policy

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