Well that was just one source I found.
britannica.com/place/Portugal/Economy
“the Portuguese revolution, the country’s economy was disconnected from Portugal’s remaining overseas possessions in Africa and reoriented toward Europe. In 1986 Portugal joined the European Economic Community (ultimately succeeded by the European Union [EU]), spurring strong and steady economic growth. Similar to those of other western European countries,“
countryreports.org/country/Portugal/economy.htm
“Portugal has become a diversified and increasingly service-based economy since joining the European Community - the EU's predecessor - in 1986“
This shows that most development in Portugal came after the Estado Nuevo, under a democratic government that joined the EU and pursued closer ties to the world. Salazar held this back and weakened the country, instead fighting useless wars they could not win and costing innocent lives.
britannica.com/place/Portugal/Economy
“the Portuguese revolution, the country’s economy was disconnected from Portugal’s remaining overseas possessions in Africa and reoriented toward Europe. In 1986 Portugal joined the European Economic Community (ultimately succeeded by the European Union [EU]), spurring strong and steady economic growth. Similar to those of other western European countries,“
countryreports.org/country/Portugal/economy.htm
“Portugal has become a diversified and increasingly service-based economy since joining the European Community - the EU's predecessor - in 1986“
This shows that most development in Portugal came after the Estado Nuevo, under a democratic government that joined the EU and pursued closer ties to the world. Salazar held this back and weakened the country, instead fighting useless wars they could not win and costing innocent lives.
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