Portuguese Prime Minister Resigns Amid Investigation into Lithium and Hydrogen Corruption

Portuguese Prime Minister resigns as his chief of staff is detained in a corruption investigation focused on lithium and hydrogen projects. Costa, the subject of a related investigation, announced his resignation in a televised statement and emphasized his cooperation with the justice system. The fallout from the scandal remains uncertain, raising concerns about the country’s political future and economic stability. The impending decision from President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa on the fate of Costa’s Socialists could determine whether Portugal faces snap elections. Scandals in the final term of Costa’s premiership have contributed to growing apprehension among the public, with key infrastructure and development projects at the center of the investigation grabbing international attention. The implications of the investigation are significant, particularly as the country’s economic and social fabric face intensifying pressures. Will hard-earned fiscal progress be undone? Will these events sway political allegiances? As the nation endures these developments, the focus will remain on Lisbon, where the broader ramifications of this upheaval will unfold.

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