Portugal

Portugal is a country on the Atlantic edge of Europe with a global history of exploration and exchange. It joined the European Communities in 1986, together with Spain, in the Mediterranean enlargement that followed the restoration of its democracy after the Carnation Revolution.

Since accession, Portugal has been a committed member of the eurozone and a constructive force in European cooperation, drawing on its Atlantic vocation and its deep ties across continents. Its democratic consolidation is closely bound to its European journey.

In the European Parliament, Portugal holds 21 seats (2024), carrying a voice attached to solidarity, cohesion and the European project.

Portugal reflects a truth the European Democrats champion: that European membership has been, for many nations, the anchor of democracy and the foundation of lasting progress.