The European Commission has denied reports that Portugal is under pressure to seek a bailout in order to stop the euro debt crisis from engulfing other nations such as Spain and Belgium.
A spokesperson today said there are no such talks and no plans to have any such talks whether they are about Portugal or any other eurozone member state.
Portugal, Germany and France have also denied the report.
Portugal is seen as the eurozone country most likely to follow Ireland and Greece and seek a bailout as it grapples to cut its debts and borrowing costs.