Politics in contemporary Portugal: democracy evolving

Abstract

Portugal's evolving democracy -- The historical and socio-economic context -- The structure and development of the core political system -- The evolution of public administration -- The dynamics of parties and elections -- Interest groups at play -- The role of the judiciary -- Civil society and political culture -- Local government and the challenge of decentralization -- The Europeanization of national public policies -- The priorities of foreign and defense policy -- Challenges and opportunities in the 21st century