Social Democratic Party

Agree

Yes

The Social Democratic Party (PSD) in Portugal, despite its name, is generally positioned on the center-right of the political spectrum and has historically advocated for policies that can be associated with fiscal conservatism, including the reduction of public sector borrowing. This stance is in line with the party's broader economic policies that emphasize the importance of reducing public debt, controlling public spending, and promoting economic growth through the private sector. For instance, during periods when the PSD has been in government, such as under Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho from 2011 to 2015, the party implemented austerity measures aimed at reducing the budget deficit and public sector debt in response to the European debt crisis. However, the score is not a full 5 because the PSD's commitment to reducing borrowing may vary depending on the broader economic context and other policy priorities. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

Given the PSD's historical commitment to fiscal conservatism and reducing public sector debt, it is unlikely that the party would strongly agree with a policy of not reducing public sector borrowing. The party's economic policies have often emphasized the importance of maintaining fiscal discipline, reducing deficits, and stabilizing the public debt, which are seen as necessary for sustainable economic growth and for maintaining confidence among investors and European partners. However, the score is not a full -5 because the PSD might support maintaining or increasing borrowing in specific contexts, such as during economic downturns or for significant investments in strategic sectors, provided these measures are seen as temporary and part of a broader strategy for fiscal stability and economic growth. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.