The economic convergence narrative was partly false — It masked underlying issues that eventually led to setbacks.
Record-breaking exports and low unemployment rates were achievements — They may have diverted attention from structural problems in other sectors of the economy.
Keep an eye on potential future economic challenges that could arise due to these overlooked issues.
Durante anos ouvimos que Portugal estava a convergir com a Europa. O PIB crescia, o desemprego diminuía, as exportações batiam recordes e a economia parecia caminhar na direcção certa.
