Podcast
In the Linhas Vermelhas episode, Miguel Prata Roque and Cecília Meireles analyze the distinction attributed by The Economist to the Portuguese economy and discuss the political and social impact of this assessment
The debate between the centrist and the socialist focuses on the relationship between economic growth, controlled inflation and the contribution of immigration to the job market, as well as the way in which the government communicates these results. This broadcast also included the topic of the general strike called in response to the labor package, with disagreements over the legitimacy of the strike and the stance of the union centrals in social consultation. Commentators assess the balance between labor flexibility, worker protection and productivity expectations, questioning the coherence of the government’s proposals and their impact on the private sector. Linhas Vermelhas was broadcast on SIC Notícias on December 8th.
A debate of ideas on national and international topics. On SIC Notícias on Mondays, with Cecília Meireles and Miguel Prata Roque. Listen to other episodes here:
