A Portuguese Miracle: the Politics of the First Phase of Covid-19 in Portugal

IF 3.7 1区 社会学 Q1 POLITICAL SCIENCE
Patrícia Silva, Edna Costa, J. Moniz
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Abstract

Facing the first phase of the pandemic with exceptionally low casualties, Portugal was internationally praised as an outstanding example, particularly when compared to other Southern European countries. This article depicts how the pandemic crisis erupted in Portugal and how the Socialist government, the opposition and, to an important degree, the head of state responded to its demands, curbing the initial spread of the infection. The government ensured considerable levels of support from citizens and from other parties. The official opposition maintained its pragmatic and conciliatory tone during the confinement stages of the pandemic. It is argued that lower levels of political polarisation and a climate of cross-party collaboration are key factors in understanding the ‘Portuguese miracle’. © 2021 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
葡萄牙奇迹:葡萄牙新冠肺炎第一阶段的政治
面对流行病的第一阶段,伤亡人数非常低,葡萄牙被国际上称赞为一个杰出的榜样,特别是与其他南欧国家相比。本文描述了这场大流行危机是如何在葡萄牙爆发的,以及社会主义政府、反对派以及在很大程度上是国家元首如何响应其要求,遏制了感染的初步传播。政府确保了公民和其他政党的相当程度的支持。在大流行的禁闭阶段,官方反对派保持了务实和和解的基调。有人认为,较低水平的政治两极分化和跨党派合作的氛围是理解“葡萄牙奇迹”的关键因素。©2021 Informa UK Limited,以Taylor & Francis Group的名义交易。
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5.80
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21.20%
发文量
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期刊介绍: A leading point of reference for scholars of Southern Europe, South European Society and Politics promotes both comparative and inter-disciplinary analyses, as well as offering innovative single county and sub-national studies. The journal acts as a forum for social, economic, cultural, contemporary historical and political approaches to research on the region, and is particularly keen to sponsor policy–focused studies in all these disciplines. The journal publishes research articles; South European Atlas with election reports and articles on other subjects of topical interest, and an extensive book reviews section, including both review articles and individual book reviews.
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