Portugal's Geopolitical Situation
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What is Portugal's current GDP commitment to NATO as of 2023?

  • 1.0%
  • 2.5%
  • 3.0%
  • 1.5% (correct)
  • In which areas does Portugal collaborate closely with Spain?

  • Environmental and infrastructure projects (correct)
  • Military training and defense logistics
  • Tourism promotion and educational programs
  • Cultural exchange and technological innovation
  • What was the projected economic growth rate for Portugal in 2025?

  • 4.5%
  • 1.5%
  • 2.1% (correct)
  • 3.0%
  • What significant role does Portugal play in international alliances?

    <p>It is a founding NATO member and active EU participant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following challenges does Portugal address in its global diplomacy?

    <p>Geopolitical tensions and historical disputes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Portugal's Geopolitical Situation

    • Portugal is a founding member of NATO and a committed member of the EU.
    • It prioritizes European unity and transatlantic partnerships.
    • Portugal collaborates closely with Spain on infrastructure and environmental projects, but occasional territorial disputes exist, like Olivenza and Savage Islands.
    • Portugal's economy is robust, anticipating 2.1% growth in 2025, despite recent political changes like Prime Minister Costa’s resignation.
    • Portugal actively advocates for increased EU defense funding to meet NATO's 2% GDP defense spending target by 2029 (currently at 1.5%).
    • Portugal maintains a balanced approach to global diplomacy, focusing on regional partnerships, economic stability, and defense preparedness, while addressing geopolitical tensions and historical disputes.

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    Explore the intricacies of Portugal's role in NATO and the EU. This quiz covers its collaborative efforts with Spain, economic growth forecasts, and advocacy for EU defense funding. Delve into Portugal's balanced approach to global diplomacy amid regional challenges.

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