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In addition to Durão Barroso, the curator and cultural manager and the investor from Barcelos who resides in Switzerland were present at this year's Bilderberg group meeting, which took place behind closed doors in Washington late last week.
Interest in the Portuguese language and culture is growing in Hungary. Around 400 young people are studying Portuguese in various university courses. RTP correspondents in Hungary attended a class where the country's elections were also a topic of discussion.
How is a country's power measured? While France leverages its military, economy, and territory, its cultural influence remains a superpower, with French now the fourth most spoken language globally. Portuguese also shows significant growth, particularly in Africa, with projections suggesting the number of Portuguese speakers could double by 2100. The article argues that promoting language is a strategic asset for both nations, creating emotional and economic ties that extend far beyond their borders.
