The former prime minister of Portugal lodges a complaint against the country. He is accused of corruption
The prime minister in 2005-2011 Socrates claims that the authorities of his country through the actions of the judiciary break the law conducting a dishonest trial against him.
According to the decision of the Portuguese court The former prime minister is considered to be responsible for corruption practicesas well as for money laundering and avoiding taxes.
According to the indictment, Socrates was part of the group of beneficiaries of illegal economic practices during the exercise of power, including Setting tenders and financial abuse by acting to the detriment of the state.
Some of the 18 accused in the trial covered by Socrates were politicians and entrepreneurs associated with the Socialist Party, headed by this politician in 2004-2011. After the departure of Socrates from the party management, this group continuously exercised power in 2015-2024, when its boss and prime minister was Antonio Costa, the current chairman of the European Council.
