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António Luís Santos da Costa GCIH (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɐ̃ˈtɔnju ˈkɔʃtɐ]; born 17 July 1961) is a Portuguese lawyer and politician who served as the 118th prime minister of Portugal from 2015 to 2024, presiding over the XXI (2015–2019), XXII (2019–2022) and XXIII Constitutional Governments (2022–2024).
Jun 21, 2024 · Costa is now aiming for political vindication. Portugal’s former prime minister António Costa is tipped to be named the next President of the European Council, in a move that could see him ...
Nov 7, 2023 · Portuguese prime minister António Costa resigned hours after prosecutors issued arrest warrants and raided government buildings in a corruption investigation that reached his inner circle.
Nov 7, 2023 · Prime Minister António Costa of Portugal resigned unexpectedly on Tuesday, hours after the police raided government buildings as part of an inquiry into corruption and “influence peddling ...
Mar 7, 2024 · On a bright sunny morning last November, the spectacular political career of Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa came to an abrupt halt as police officers launched a dramatic raid on his official residence in Lisbon’s Palacete de São Bento.
Nov 7, 2023 · LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa resigned Tuesday after his government was involved in a widespread corruption probe, sending a shock wave through the normally tranquil politics of the European Union member.
5 days ago · A competent power broker would go a long way to steering the EU through some choppy waters ahead. Bar a last-minute calamity on June 27th European leaders will plump for António Costa as the next ...
Mar 30, 2022 · He was alderman of Loures City Hall – 1993/1995. He was Secretary of State of the Parliamentary Affairs of the XIII Government between 1995 and 1997, and Minister of the Parliament Affairs between November 1997 and October 1999. He was Minister of Justice – from October 1999 to April 2002.
4 days ago · Antonio Costa, then prime minister of Portugal, in Brussels, November 25, 2018. ALASTAIR GRANT / AP. It's payback for former Portuguese prime minister (2015-2023) António Costa.
Nov 8, 2023 · Portugal’s government plunged into chaos following Prime Minister António Costa’s unexpected resignation Tuesday, hours after police raided his official residence and confirmed his implication in a corruption probe.
