Luanda will try to relieve the pressure on the country's political elite.

Political sentiment in the troubled eurozone countries is more leftist than that found in the core.

Cutting spending could trigger more social and political unrest.

Reduced spending could exacerbate divergent national interests within the bloc.

Public support is waning for some European leaders.

The Portuguese government is seeking a balance between demands for economic reform and the population's wishes.

New measures to alleviate the crisis will highlight differences between Europe's core and peripheral economies.

Portugal's financial troubles are attracting investment from foreign companies and governments.

The eurozone crisis is moving into a new phase of intranational debate and tension.

Tourism in Spain, Portugal and Greece will likely struggle this year.