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1991 in Portugal

Explore 10 historical events and records for Portugal in 1991.

Historical records for Portugal in 1991

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January

Prime Minister of Portugal

Soares, Mario ยท Prime Minister of Portugal ยท Government / Socialist Party

Appointed Prime Minister, 2nd term

June

Treaty of Maastricht

Cavaco Silva, Anibal ยท Luxembourg ยท Prime Minister of Portugal ยท Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Leads Portugal at Luxembourg while the Twelve review treaty work on political and monetary union.

Treaty of Maastricht

Macedo, Jorge Braga de ยท Luxembourg ยท Finance Minister of Portugal ยท Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Represents Portugal's economic concerns as the Luxembourg summit reviews EMU negotiations.

Treaty of Maastricht

Pinheiro, Joao de Deus ยท Luxembourg ยท Foreign Minister of Portugal ยท Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Presents Portugal's position on political union as the European Council meets in Luxembourg.

Golden Generation Championship

Figo, Luis ยท Lisbon ยท Winger ยท Sport / Football

Wins a second consecutive youth world championship for Portugal.

Under-20 World Cup Victory

Costa, Rui ยท Lisbon ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Converts the decisive penalty as Portugal defeat Brazil.

Under-20 World Cup Victory

Figo, Luis ยท Lisbon ยท Winger ยท Sport / Football

Helps Portugal defeat Brazil in the Under-20 World Cup final.

December

Maastricht European Council

Cavaco Silva, Anibal ยท Maastricht ยท Prime Minister of Portugal ยท Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Represents Portugal in the European Council treaty negotiations.

Portuguese Treaty Agreement

Cavaco Silva, Anibal ยท Maastricht ยท Prime Minister of Portugal ยท Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Supports cohesion measures and deeper European political cooperation.

Treaty of Maastricht

Cavaco Silva, Anibal ยท Maastricht ยท Prime Minister of Portugal ยท Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Leads Portugal at Maastricht as the Twelve seek to close the remaining treaty disputes.

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