Eurobarometer data from the end of 2021 highlights that 72% of European Union (EU) citizens say their country has benefited from being a member of the Union, although the percentage varies from nation to nation. In Ireland, for example, 95% of the population are happy to be EU members. In Austria, the percentage falls: only 54% of citizens say EU membership is a good thing. Those living in Portugal are among the most satisfied with EU membership.
Ireland (95%), Luxembourg (92%) and Lithuania (91%) achieve the best ranking, followed by Malta (89%), Portugal (88%) and Denmark (86%). Spain is also satisfied with the benefits the country has gained from being a member of the European Union with 81%, behind the Netherlands (82%), but ahead of major powers such as Germany (73%), France or Italy (both 63%).
When it comes to Portugal and its 88% satisfaction rate with the EU, it can be said that the image of the EU and trust in the EU have increased amongst the resident population in Portugal according to Eurobarometer 2021. Some of the top issues concerning Portuguese residents are, for example, the health and economic situation both at EU and national level.
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Are you considering moving to Portugal and buying a property in 2025? Whether you’re looking for a permanent home, a holiday retreat, or an investment opportunity, it’s essential to understand the full cost of buying property in Portugal — beyond just the asking price. From taxes and legal fees to mortgage conditions, this guide breaks down everything you need to know about property purchasing costs for foreigners in 2025. This is the real cost of buying property in Portugal.
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IMI Portugal 2025: what foreign residents and homeowners need to know
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Who’s who in the new Portuguese Government? From ministers to secretaries of state
The 16 ministers forming the 25th Constitutional Government led by Luís Montenegro were sworn in on Thursday, 5 June, during a ceremony presided over by the President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, at the Palácio da Ajuda in Lisbon. However, the government’s full composition was only completed after the 43 Secretaries of State took office on Friday, 6 June. These are the key figures who will govern Portugal over the next four years.
Unprecedented power outage in Spain and Portugal: everything we know so far and what to do if it happens again
No electricity, no communication, and in some cases, no running water – that was the situation from around 11:30am yesterday in Portugal and Spain, following a widespread blackout. Many people were unable to work, countless businesses were forced to close due to the lack of power and internet, public transport and road traffic ground to a halt, and long queues formed at petrol stations and supermarkets. Power began to be restored in the early evening on both sides of the Iberian Peninsula, whi