EU’s complacency shattered as Portugal says no to austerity

Portugal’s opposition Socialist Party has increased pressure for an anti-austerity government backed by the hard left, calling it the only viable solution for resolving the deadlock resulting from an inconclusive general election three weeks ago.

Antonio Costa, its leader, has called on President Anibal Cavaco Silva to appoint him as prime minister-designate, saying he is in a position to form a government.

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