What is the secret to running a successful presidency of the European Union? For Prime Minister José Socrates, who presided over Portugal's recent EU presidency, it was essential to have three main priorities well established: the reform of the European Union Treaty (known as the Treaty of Lisbon); modernization of the European economy and society; and reinforcement of Europe's role in the world. In this in-depth report, Strategic Media takes a look at the achievements of this country on Europe's Western coast with first hand experiences by public and private sector entities stepping up Portugal's global profile.
