Portugal in the 60’s

70’s 80’s 90’s 2000’s

The inauguration of the bridge 25 de Abril, initially designated bridge Oliveira Salazar

60’s

The Revolution: End the dictatorship and the beginning

of democracy

70’s

80’s

1986 - Signing of the Treaty of Accession to the European Economic Community (EEC)

Later the EEC expanded it powers and became European Union

Inauguration of Expo 98

90’s

2002

Portugal joined the single currency, the EURO

2002

Signing by 27 members

Lisbon Treaty