Portuguese Wary Of German Drive For Austerity
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Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 3:00 PM
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Many Portuguese are angered by the German-led drive for austerity. A backlash is mounting in Portugal where some people fear compliance with rigorous EU policies could weaken their democracy.



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