Portuguese PM: We will not ask for bail-out
The Portuguese Prime Minister has said his country will not ask for financial help from the EU.
Jose Socrates says his country's plan to reduce the country's budget deficit is running ahead of schedule.
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SUBSCRIBEThe Portuguese Prime Minister has said his country will not ask for financial help from the EU.
Jose Socrates says his country's plan to reduce the country's budget deficit is running ahead of schedule.
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