Portugal: Social Democrats sign coalition agreement with Popular Party

Portugal's Social Democratic Prime minister-elect Jose Durão Barroso (centre right) has signed a coalition agreement with Popular Party leader Paulo Portas (conservative) on 28 March. The new coalition governement, backed by a small majority in the Parliament, will take office in mid-April.

Portugal’s Social Democratic Prime minister-elect Jose Durão Barroso (centre right) has signed a coalition agreement with Popular Party leader Paulo Portas (conservative) on 28 March. The new coalition governement, backed by a small majority in the Parliament, will take office in mid-April.