Eurozone economy grows above expectations and Portugal reaches a place in the 'top 3'

The eurozone economy grew by 1.3% in the third quarter, surpassing expectations, while Portugal's GDP increased by 2.4%, ranking third after Spain and Ireland. France's economy contracted by 0.1%, contrasting with Germany's growth of 1.2%. Eurostat's rapid estimates indicate a recovery from previous quarters, with the EU also seeing a 1.5% growth. Portugal's performance highlights its resilience amid varying economic conditions across Europe.