Socio-professional organizations in Portugal in the context of Portugal's entry into Europe

Abstract

This study describes, analyses and explains the positions of two Portuguese confederations of agricultural organizations with regard to the process of Portugal's membership of the European Economic Community between 1974 and 1985: CAP (Confederation of Portuguese Farmers) formed in 1975 and CNA (National Farming Confederation) formed in February, 1978. The period between 1974 and 1985 represents 12 years which, in Portuguese agriculture, were characterized by important changes both at the base (the creation and activities of various farmers' organizations) and at the top, especially through different government policies and important diplomatic moves.