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Hidden costs could hinder Portugal’s fiscal efforts

The Portuguese government’s latest efforts to implement extra fiscal measures to ensure it meets its budget deficit target are encouraging. But even if the Government manages to push through the huge fiscal squeeze planned this year, there are hidden hurdles to Portugal’s fiscal progress.

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