Público
«Renegociation with troika calls for dialogue between Passos and Seguro», reveals Público, as Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho has called the leader of the Socialist Party, António José Seguro, to discuss the adjustment renegotiation with the so-called troika of international lenders, whose officials arrived in Lisbon on Monday. According to the daily, Passos Coelho called for dialogue and consensus but says the Socialists’ plan is “unviable”.
Correio da Manhã
«Gaspar’s dictatorship attacks public sector bosses», reports Correio da Manhã, as Minister of Finance Vítor Gaspar is threatening to lay off public sector chiefs who fail to provide information regarding workers’ remuneration supplements.
Diário de Notícias
«Socialist Party says meeting urged by PM is “theatre show”», writes Diário de Notícias, as the main opposition party says the government is “trapped” and the letter of invitation the prime minister sent them is simply for the troika of international lenders to see. According to the daily, on the day of all meetings, involving the troika, the Socialists and Prime Minister Passos Coelho, the government is looking into new measures and the International Monetary Fund demanding new cuts to social rights.
Jornal de Notícias
«Emigration empties out fire stations», writes Jornal de Notícias, as over 2,000 volunteer firefighters fled abroad in the space of one year. According to the paper, the worst-hit region is the north of Portugal, where in the district of Braga alone 18 fire stations saw 267 men move abroad.
i
«The delirious world of the troika’s initial forecasts», writes i, claiming that looking back on the troika’s initial projections for public accounts nearly two years after Portugal was bailed out seems like visiting a delirious world, as unemployment was not expected to rise above 13.5%, public debt would be under 114.9% and this year’s deficit would already be of 3%, in line with Europe’s objective and the aim of returning to the markets during 2013.
Diário Económico
«Budgetary slippage forces Gaspar to give Social Security more money», writes Diário Económico, as Social Security has identified a budget slippage for the payment of social welfare, and is gearing up to ask the finance authorities for more money. The financial daily reports that unemployment benefits are putting the most pressure on public accounts.
Jornal de Negócios
«Troika presses for political consensus», reports Jornal de Negócios, as Prime Minister Passos Coelho and Socialist leader José Seguro meet this Wednesday, which is widely seen as the result of pressure by the so-called troika of international lenders to bring both leaders to an understanding.
A Bola
«We’re off to Luz to win», writes A Bola, quoting Rui Patrício before Sporting’s match against Benfica in Lisbon’s derby next Sunday.
Record
«New Lion in action», writes Record, after Sporting president Bruno de Carvalho met with Moreirense manager Augusto Inácio to discuss issues including the budgetary ceiling for 2013/2014, Jesualdo’s future and new players to be signed.
O Jogo
«How Franky tried to stop Cardozo», writes O Jogo, as Franky Vercauteren reveals what he did to block Benfica in their last game in Alvalade.