Anibal Cavaco Silva quotes

Aníbal Cavaco Silva is a Portuguese statesman and economist who served as Prime Minister and later as President of Portugal. His leadership played a key role in Portugal’s integration into the European Union and the modernization of the country's economy. He is recognized for his long-lasting influence on Portuguese politics and governance. Here are 8 of his quotes:

It is important to show our European partners that Portugal is a governable country.

Anibal Cavaco Silva

After the accession to the euro zone, interest rates declined substantially in Portugal.

Anibal Cavaco Silva

I was a brilliant student. I always try to be the best.

Anibal Cavaco Silva

The savings rate in Italy is high, but the markets do not trust Italy even though it's the third largest economy in the European Union and the eighth in the world.

Anibal Cavaco Silva

A president from a partner nation should not make comments on Italian politics.

Anibal Cavaco Silva

Integration is the most important asset Europe has, and the key component to European integration is the euro.

Anibal Cavaco Silva

I take things very seriously.

Anibal Cavaco Silva