CLEAN: EU, IMF agree Portugal fresh debt aid

The video discusses the new government's endorsement of a program and its commitment to implementing key measures ahead of schedule. It highlights the challenges in meeting the deficit target of 5.9% of GDP and the importance of strengthening the financial sector through deleveraging. Additionally, it covers the issue of public expenditures exceeding targets and the need to channel credit effectively to the economy's most dynamic sectors.

What has the new government done regarding the program?

• Delayed the program

• Rejected the program

• Endorsed the program and plans to implement measures ahead of time

• Modified the program significantly

What is the expected deficit target for this year?

• 4.5% of GDP

• 7.0% of GDP

• 5.9% of GDP

• 6.5% of GDP

What is one of the key efforts being made to strengthen the financial sector?

• Deleveraging

• Increasing taxes

• Increasing public spending

• Reducing interest rates

What has been observed about public expenditures?

• They are running ahead of targets

• They are on track with targets

• They are below targets

• They have been cut significantly

What is the focus of channeling credit in the economy?

• To the least productive parts

• To the public sector

• To the most dynamic and productive parts

• To foreign investments