The Minister of Economy, Manuel Castro Almeida, advocated that Portugal should aim to achieve a gross domestic product (GDP) per capita equal to the European average. This position was expressed by the government official, who emphasized the need for "ambition and organization" on the part of the country to reach this objective.
Regarding the Portuguese economy, the minister highlighted the growth of foreign direct investment in Portugal as a positive signal for the national economy. This growth was pointed out as an indicator of international interest in the country.
Manuel Castro Almeida's statement comes in the context of debates about Portugal's economic development and how the country positions itself in relation to its European partners. Catching up with the European average in terms of GDP per capita has been a recurring objective in discussions about Portuguese economic policy.
