Union of Economic Interests

The Union of Economic Interests (Portuguese: União dos Interesses Económicos, UIE) was a right-wing[1][2] political party in Portugal.

[5] Employers' associations took two different approaches to promoting their interests;[6] before 1924 they attempted to exert political power indirectly, by influencing the government and its economic policies.

[6] There were growing tensions between big business and the republican government that came to a head after the introduction of an alcoholic beverages and perfume tax in August 1924.

[5] Protests were held outside the meeting and ACL leader José Pereira da Rosa was jailed, before being released five days later after paying bail.

[5] The party's campaign lost steam, but continued, focusing on the promotion of national production, less state intervention, and greater collaboration with workers.

[5] Another coup attempt took place on 19 July 1925 after some military officials managed to escape from the Fort of São Julião da Barra,[8] which was defended by O Século.