This is in the best interests of its citizens. Not many things can be more destructive to public trust in European institutions than threats to financial stability. As I have already said, one of the key elements of Portugal’s economic success through its adjustment programme was the political consensus in a time of crisis.
To make use of such diversity, I hope that not only existing firms will make active efforts, but also startups aiming at achieving new growth will be provided with coordinated support by the industries, the administration, academics and research institutions, as well as financial institutions. Such initiatives are expected to help the prefecture make further progress toward its goal of realizing a self-sustaining economy.