Pedro Passos Coelho

Pedro Passos Coelho is a Portuguese politician who served as the Prime Minister of Portugal from 2011 to 2015. He is a member of the Social Democratic Party and is known for implementing austerity measures during Portugal's financial crisis, aiming to reduce government debt and stabilize the economy. His policies involved cuts to public spending, pensions, and wages, which were controversial but aimed at regaining economic stability and securing international financial assistance. Coelho’s leadership was marked by efforts to reform Portugal's economy, balancing fiscal responsibility with social and political challenges.