And even if they were only raising the question, the detailed numbers alone would still justify the article, and those were included too...
[1] - "...Tourism continues to play a key role in supporting Spanish services activity, which grew by 0.8% in the quarter. Construction also made a notable contribution, with output rising by 2.1%. Lower energy prices and easing inflation have helped sustain consumer confidence and encouraged spending.
Portugal also grew by 0.8% in the final quarter, matching its performance from the previous three months and outperforming the market forecast of 0.5%.
On a yearly basis, Portugal’s economy expanded by 1.9% in 2025. While that is slightly lower than the 2.1% recorded in 2024, it remains well above the eurozone average.
However, the composition of growth differed from that of its Iberian neighbour.
Portugal’s economy was lifted mainly by an improvement in the trade balance. A sharp drop in imports, particularly in petroleum products, helped offset weaker domestic demand and gave overall output a positive push..."