The Prime Minister challenges the general strike, asking: “What are they protesting against?” Meanwhile, Portugal has been named by 'The Economist' as the best economy in the world: the 'Sweet Custard Tart'. Understand the motivations behind the General Strike with the podcast 'Political Commission'.
The workers' struggle and the economic miracle of the 'Sweet Custard Tart'
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- Waste sector is massively joining the strike12:02am, 11 Dec 2025 • Correio da Manhã
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- Effects of the general strike are already being felt11:20pm, 10 Dec 2025 • Observador
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- What is at stake with the general strike on December 11?7:15pm, 10 Dec 2025 • Público
- On the day of the general strike, the public transport sector will be one of the most affected6:40pm, 10 Dec 2025 • Correio da Manhã
- General strike already affects transport: more than 200 trains have been cancelled6:37pm, 10 Dec 2025 • Correio da Manhã
- CGTP calls for participation in general strike to give a "signal of rejection" to changes in labour law6:31pm, 10 Dec 2025 • Correio da Manhã
- Was there political instrumentalization in the general strike?6:16pm, 10 Dec 2025 • Observador
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- General Strike. Transport services with minimum operations starting this Wednesday5:42pm, 10 Dec 2025 • RTP Notícias
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- General Strike: Legislation, Impact and Workers' Rights5:00pm, 10 Dec 2025 • Diário de Notícias
- Cotrim hopes the Government "does not yield to initial pressures"4:56pm, 10 Dec 2025 • Observador
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- General strike on Thursday: waste collection and schools will be the most affected sectors in local authorities12:36pm, 10 Dec 2025 • Correio da Manhã
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- 12h PM says that the government respects the right to strike and is not inflexible12:30pm, 10 Dec 2025 • RTP Notícias
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- "I haven't dismissed a worker in years, and there isn't a worker who leaves DST without me wanting to know why they want to go"8:00am, 10 Dec 2025 • Expresso
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- CP anticipates disruptions in circulation starting today7:46am, 10 Dec 2025 • Observador
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