Portuguese Far Left Throws Away Leverage
António Costa no longer needs smaller parties for a majority.
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Costa Loses Support of Portugal’s Far Left
Early elections are likely.
Portugal’s Costa Cruising to Victory on Back of Strong Economy
A quasi-coalition with the far left has proved more stable than the right predicted.
Social Democrats in Iberia and Scandinavia Try Opposite Strategies
Cooperate with the far left or try to win back voters from the far right?
New York Times Leaves Out Nuances in Portugal Story
A puff piece about Portugal’s left-wing government glosses over the accomplishments of its right-wing predecessor.
American Right Loses Its Mind, Catalans Escalate Legal Fight
Fox News is freaking out. Catalonia sues a Spanish judge. Portugal may not be a role model for social democrats.
European Social Democrats Warm to Coalitions with Far Left
From Lisbon to Berlin, center-left parties are breaking the taboo on pacts with the far left.
Portugal, Spain Once Again Escape Fines for Deficits
The two countries keep failing to meet their budget targets.
No More Excuses: Time to Fine Portugal and Spain
The Iberians keep failing to meet their fiscal targets. If the rules mean anything, they must be fined.
Commission Lets South Off with Warnings Again
Italy, Portugal and Spain get a slap on the wrist for breaking Europe’s budget rules.
Portugal Makes Last-Minute Cuts to Avoid Budget Fight
Portugal avoids becoming the first country that has its budget rejected by Brussels.
Portuguese Leader Defends Rolling Back Austerity
The country’s Socialist Party prime minister argues that he can boost competitiveness without cuts.
Portugal’s President Expected to Install Left-Wing Coalition
There is little Aníbal Cavaco Silva can do to block a left-wing government, but he’s not making it easy.
Portuguese Left Forces Passos Coelho to Step Down
Portugal’s prime minister loses a confidence vote only days after presenting his government.
Portugal’s Left Teams Up to Oust Passos Coelho
Two far-left parties agree to go into coalition with the Socialists to remove the right from office.