Portugal's €25 Billion Sines Gamble: Real Wage Gains and Energy Risks Face 2026 Test
Real wages climb 3% as Portugal targets €25B Sines investment. Energy risks from Middle East tensions threaten 2.3% growth forecast in 2026.
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