This paper strives to shed light on the interaction between business groups and the main governing parties after the onset of the economic crisis through a “thick narrative” approach. By focusing on the Portuguese case, the study aims to examine the preferences of the employer confederations during the distinct phases of the economic crisis and to analyze the political alignments established with different party governments. This contribution confirms the fragmentation of business interests on the one hand and tensions between the right-wing government and the main employer confederations on the other. While a pragmatic approach to party politics seems to be the predominant trend, historical and institutional legacies are still important factors when considering the actions and inner tensions of these organizations.

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欧洲危机期间的雇主偏好和政治立场：来自葡萄牙案例的证据

本文力图通过“厚叙事”的方式阐明经济危机爆发后企业集团与主要执政党之间的互动。通过关注葡萄牙的案例，该研究旨在考察雇主联合会在经济危机不同阶段的偏好，并分析与不同政党政府建立的政治联盟。这一贡献一方面证实了商业利益的分散，另一方面证实了右翼政府与主要雇主联合会之间的紧张关系。虽然对政党政治采取务实的态度似乎是主要趋势，但在考虑这些组织的行动和内部紧张局势时，历史和制度遗产仍然是重要因素。