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Study coordinated by Passos Coelho concludes that low productivity hinders the economy

RTP Notícias11 September 2026 at 07:20

A study coordinated by former Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho concluded that low productivity is the main obstacle to the growth of the Portuguese economy. The research identified this factor as the greatest obstacle to the country's economic development.

The study was also coordinated by former deputy Sérgio Sousa Pinto and the president of the Commercial Association of Porto. The three coordinators thus present a joint analysis on Portugal's economic challenges.

The research results were released today, drawing attention to the need to address the productivity gaps affecting national competitiveness.

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