LISBON, July 27, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa delivers a speech at the Palace of Belem in Lisbon, Portugal, July 27, 2016. The Portuguese government on Wednesday endorsed Brussels' decision of not to sanction Portugal for missing its deficit target last year, pointing out it was in line with the EU spirit. Brussels' decision is a victory both for the government and for the opposition, Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)