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Portugal "had the best economic performance within Europe in the first half of this year", says MontenegroPhoto by franky1st on Pexels
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Portugal "had the best economic performance within Europe in the first half of this year", says Montenegro

Now8 September 2026 at 17:32

The Portuguese Prime Minister, Montenegro, stated that Portugal achieved the best economic performance among European countries during the first half of this year. This declaration was made in the context of a positive assessment of the Portuguese economy by the ruling party's services. The statement stands out as a favorable indicator of the country's economic situation in the European scenario.

Montenegro also highlighted that revenue from the Special Tax on Petroleum Products, known as ISP, decreased in the first half when compared to the same period of the previous year. This decline in tax revenue represents relevant information about the behavior of Portuguese public accounts in the fuels sector. The article does not specify the reasons for this decrease nor the exact value of the drop in the collection of this tax.

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