Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has dissolved parliament and called new elections for March 10. He announced this in a speech to the nation on Thursday evening. Prime Minister António Costa had previously resigned unexpectedly.
The reason for this was corruption investigations against himself and other members of the government. Costa will remain acting head of government until he is replaced.
Costa protested his innocence on Tuesday, but emphasized that the head of government’s position was not compatible with the suspicion that he had committed a crime.
The investigation concerns suspicions of illegal practices such as bribery and abuse in the granting of concessions for lithium mining and in the production of green hydrogen.
The State Council has existed since 1845
The Council of State has existed in Portugal since 1845 and advises the president. It includes current and former elected officials and other personalities.
Source: Krone
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