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Unemployment in Portugal falls to 5.7% and goes against European trend
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Unemployment in Portugal falls to 5.7% and goes against European trend

SAPO Notícias1 September 2026 at 11:07

The unemployment rate in Portugal fell to 5.7%, reversing the trend observed in Europe. According to Eurostat data, the unemployment rate in the euro area rose to values above 6% in July, both in the European Union and in the euro area. This decrease in Portugal thus contrasts with the increase in unemployment at the European level.

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