US EditionPortuguese Prime Minister António Costa resigns over corruption scandal
- Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa announced his resignation following his involvement in a corruption probe.
- Costa's resignation comes after his chief of staff was arrested and public buildings were raided as part of the corruption investigation. Costa asserted his innocence but said he could not continue as prime minister amid suspicions about his integrity.
- The corruption probe centers around alleged malfeasance, corruption of elected officials, and influence peddling related to lithium mines and green hydrogen projects in Portugal.
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Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa has resigned after an investigation opened into disturbances in granting concessions for green energy...
Portuguese prime minister resigns after being caught up in corruption probe as anti-mining group urges suspension of projects
Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa has resigned after his government was involved in a widespread corruption inquiry, sending a shockwave through the normally tranquil politics of the European Union member.
The departure of the socialist António Costa should pave the way for early legislative elections. The Portuguese, who claims to be innocent, is particularly implicated in a case involving the award of lithium exploration concessions. European social democracy is losing one of its figures.
Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa has offered his resignation to the country's president amid an investigation into alleged irregularities in the government's actions regarding agreements on lithium mining projects and so-called pure hydrogen, Portuguese broadcaster SIC reported yesterday.
Portugal prime minister resigns amid corruption investigation
Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa resigned Tuesday due to an ongoing inquiry into alleged corruption. Upon announcing his decision, Costa said that the dignity of the tasks of a prime minister is not compatible with any suspicion regarding integrity, good behavior, or criminal activity. The investigation surrounding Costa is looking into alleged misuses of funds, active and passive corruption by political figures, and influence peddling. T…
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