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Anibal Cavaco Silva

(1939) Economist

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Anibal Cavaco Silva is an economist.

Quick Facts About Anibal Cavaco Silva

Born: July 15, 1939
Profession: Economist

About Anibal Cavaco Silva

[Wikidata] Portuguese politician (born 1939)... | [Wikipedia] Aníbal António Cavaco Silva is a Portuguese economist and politician who served as the president of Portugal from 2006 to 2016, and as prime minister of Portugal, from 1985 to 1995. His 10-year tenure was the longest of any prime minister since Salazar, and the longest for a freely elected prime min

Quotes by Anibal Cavaco Silva

I take things very seriously.

Anibal Cavaco Silva

Seriously

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I was a brilliant student. I always try to be the best.

Anibal Cavaco Silva

Always

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Integration is the most important asset Europe has, and the key component to European integration is the euro.

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Asset

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Don't expect ambiguities, hesitations or palace intrigues from me.

Anibal Cavaco Silva

Ambiguity

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A president from a partner nation should not make comments on Italian politics.

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Comment

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After the accession to the euro zone, interest rates declined substantially in Portugal.

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After

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The savings rate in Italy is high, but the markets do not trust Italy even though it's the third largest economy in…

Anibal Cavaco Silva

Economy

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It is important to show our European partners that Portugal is a governable country.

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Country

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