Law firm drafted legislation for client that paid it €637,000
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A significant corruption scandal has emerged with allegations that Start Campus paid a law firm 637,000 euros over two years for allegedly drafting tailored laws. The Public Prosecutor's Office indicates that an indicted lawyer provided a favorable opinion for the Sines data megacenter on a diploma they helped prepare. This development is linked to the broader "Operation Influencer" investigation, which former Minister of Infrastructure João Galamba, now a consultant, stated he was questioned about, revealing no inquiries were made regarding lithium or hydrogen, subjects for which he was previously monitored.
In Lisbon, Mayor Carlos Moedas has ordered the removal of a protest encampment from Rossio Square to facilitate the installation of a Christmas market, a decision based on an assessment by the Public Security Police (PSP). This comes as a separate report highlights a housing project costing over 73 million euros that has yet to deliver accessible housing units.
Meanwhile, Minister of State and Finance Joaquim Miranda Sarmento has rejected proposals from opposition parties during discussions concerning the State Budget. In other news, the national football team's head coach, Jorge Jesus, admitted he had intended to call up Cristiano Ronaldo, who recently retired from international football, but conceded to rushing his exit from the team without prior discussion. On a positive note, gasoline prices are expected to drop below two euros per liter.