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Portugal and Spain signed the EEC accession treaties on 12 June 1985 and became full members on 1 January 1986.

Forty years after accession, Henrique Burnay assesses whether the original expectations of political stability, economic convergence and stronger international standing have been realised. He argues that while membership delivered important structural gains — market access, institutional stability and funding — unfulfilled promises remain in terms of full economic convergence, social cohesion and consistent EU foreign and defence policy. The conversation lays out short- and long-term scenarios, highlighting the need for renewed domestic reform, clearer European-level strategic choices and pragmatic adaptations if the Union is to meet citizens’ expectations in the coming decades.

Today marks the 40th anniversary of Portugal joining the European Union.

Tomorrow marks 40 years since Portugal officially joined the European Economic Community.

The 40th anniversary of accession to the European Union, then the EEC, will be marked on 1 January 2026.


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