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Trial of Socrates in Operation Marquês returns this Thursday

Now10 September 2026 at 09:59

The trial of José Sócrates in Operation Marquês resumes this Thursday, with the former prime minister being heard. This return to court follows a judicial decision that impacted the process.

The Portuguese state was ordered to pay 15,000 euros to José Sócrates for violation of judicial secrecy in Operation Marquês. This decision represents a defeat for the Public Prosecutor's Office regarding compliance with procedural confidentiality rules.

The Public Prosecutor's Office has announced that it has appealed this conviction decision. The appeal aims to challenge the sentence that ordered the state to compensate the former prime minister.

Operation Marquês is a complex legal case involving José Sócrates, former prime minister of Portugal, and various accusations related to economic crimes and corruption. The trial has been developing over several years.

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