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"They are not the only ones capable of analyzing the issues": Sócrates launches criticism at legal experts

Correio da Manhã15 September 2026 at 12:06

José Sócrates, former Portuguese prime minister, returned to court on Tuesday as part of Operation Marquês. The interrogation took place about a year after Sócrates's last statements in the case, with Sócrates himself having requested to be heard again.

During the session, Sócrates directed criticism at the legal experts involved in the case. The former leader stated that "they are not the only ones capable of analyzing the issues," expressing disagreement with the legal interpretations that have been presented about the case.

Operation Marquês is a large-scale judicial investigation involving suspicions of financial crimes committed during the period when Sócrates was prime minister, between 2005 and 2011. The case has been under instruction for several years and has generated great media attention in Portugal.

Why this matters

For Portuguese readers, the continuation of José Sócrates's trial represents a significant chapter in Portuguese justice, given the political weight of the former prime minister. His statements about legal experts may influence the public debate on judicial independence and the way complex criminal cases are conducted. This return to court comes after a year of silence from Sócrates, signaling a new phase in the process that many citizens follow with interest.

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