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Sócrates returns to court for another session of Operation Marquês
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Sócrates returns to court for another session of Operation Marquês

Correio da Manhã15 September 2026 at 10:40

Former prime minister José Sócrates returned to court to participate in a new session of Operation Marquês. This operation investigates alleged economic and corruption crimes involving political and business figures.

Sócrates had requested to be heard as part of this judicial process, and has now appeared in court to make statements or participate in procedural proceedings.

Operation Marquês is one of the most media-covered judicial processes in Portugal, involving a wide range of suspicions that have been investigated over several years.

This new appearance by Sócrates in court follows the request made by the former prime minister himself to be heard by investigators.

Why this matters

Operation Marquês is one of the most media-covered judicial processes in Portugal, involving a former prime minister and figures from the business world. Sócrates' return to court keeps alive an investigation that has impacted Portuguese politics and citizens' trust in institutions, directly affecting readers who follow the evolution of this case involving top figures of political and economic power.

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