Strategy Day Quiz

The "Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Alliance" between Portugal and England was sealed in St Paul's Cathedral, in:

• 1533

• 1373

• 1753

• 1137

Answer explanation

In 2023, we celebrated the 650th anniversary of the 'Ancient Alliance', through a series of activities, in Portugal and in the UK.

Which of these words appears more times in the text of the UK-Portugal Joint Declaration on Bilateral Cooperation?

• "policy"

• "challenges"

• "Government"

• "opportunities"

Answer explanation

The Joint Declaration, signed in London in June 2022 by the Prime Ministers of Portugal and the UK, seeks to "guide and enhance our bilateral partnership and strengthen our international cooperation".

It identifies a range of opportunities for joint working on foreign policy, defence and security, trade and investment, energy and climate, science and technology, etc.

In 2022, according to INE, total bilateral trade between Portugal and the UK was worth around:

• €6bn

• €10bn

• €14bn

• €12bn

Answer explanation

Following a significant drop due to the pandemic and, later, as a result of the introduction of new trade rules following the UK's Exit from the EU, the flows of trade in both directions have been recovering.
The UK remains one of Portugal's largest export markets and an important source of foreign investment.

In the XXI century, how many British Ambassadors to Portugal were there?

• 8

• 5

• 9

• 6

Answer explanation

Here's the list in chronological order:

1999-2001 John Holmes
2001-2004 Glynne Evans
2004-2007 John Buck
2007-2011 Alex Ellis
2011-2014 Jill Gallard
2014-2018 Kirsty Hayes
2018-2024 Chris Sainty
2024(...) Lisa Bandari

In 2022, Brits accounted for which percentage of foreign tourists in the Algarve?

• 15%

• 40%

• 22%

• 33%

Answer explanation

According to the official tourism stats, in 2022 Portugal received a total of 2.1 million British tourists, some 14% of the total number of foreign visitors.

The Algarve remains one of the most popular destinations, welcoming almost 1.1 million Brits, a third of all foreign tourists in that region

Between 2014 and 2020, how many scientific projects were established between Portugal and the UK?

• 1,500

• 700

• 2,000

• 900

Answer explanation

Scientific relations between Portugal and the UK are very strong: the PUMP report identified circa 1,500 projects involving Portuguese and British researchers between 2014-2020, which generated, inter-alia, some 15,000 scientific publications, 80% of which published in the top journals of their fields, and 40 patents.

In 2022, Prime Minister Antonio Costa said Portugal would aim at reaching carbon neutrality by:

• 2030

• 2045

• 2050

• 2025

Answer explanation

During COP27, Antonio Costa announced Portugal would bring forward its carbon neutrality target (previously set for 2050) to 2045.

In the UK, the Prime Minister reaffirmed last September that the UK would reach net zero by 2050, through a "more pragmatic, proportionate and realistic" path.

According to the European Commission, in Portugal, by 2070, the share of people over 65 in the total population will reach:

• 34%

• 24%

• 29%

• 19%

Answer explanation

According to the latest Ageing Report from the European Commission, between 2022 and 2070, Portugal's population is expected to shrink (from 10.4 to 9 million) and to age significantly with the share of over 65s jumping from 24% to 34%, one of the highest across the whole EU.

At the end of last year, the Foreign Secretary set out his five top priorities for 2024. Which of the following does NOT feature on that list?

• Boost UK prosperity and jobs

• Deepen the UK-US strategic partnership

• Support Ukraine's fight against Russia

• Enhance UK security

Answer explanation

"The FCDO’s core role is to make a positive difference in a troubled and uncertain world in order to make the UK more secure and more prosperous. (...)
My top priorities for the year ahead are to:

1. Support Ukraine’s fight against Russian aggression
2. Build a more secure and stable Middle East
3. Enhance UK security
4. Promote international development and address critical global challenges
5. Boost UK prosperity and jobs"