Portugal's former Prime Minister Jose Socrates adjusts his protective mask as he leaves the court after hearing the rule that he will not stand trial over corruption charges in Lisbon, Portugal, April 9, 2021. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes 

Portugal's former Prime Minister Jose Socrates leaves the court after hearing the rule that he will not stand trial over corruption charges in Lisbon, Portugal, April 9, 2021. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes 

Portugal's former Prime Minister Jose Socrates leaves the court after hearing the rule that he will not stand trial over corruption charges in Lisbon, Portugal, April 9, 2021. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes 

Portugal's former Prime Minister Jose Socrates leaves the court after hearing the rule that he will not stand trial over corruption charges in Lisbon, Portugal, April 9, 2021. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes 

Portugal's former Prime Minister Jose Socrates speaks with the media as he leaves the court after hearing the rule that he will not stand trial over corruption charges in Lisbon, Portugal, April 9, 2021. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes 

Portugal's former Prime Minister Jose Socrates speaks with the media as he leaves the court after hearing the rule that he will not stand trial over corruption charges in Lisbon, Portugal, April 9, 2021. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes 

Portugal's former Prime Minister Jose Socrates speaks with the media as he leaves the court after hearing the rule that he will not stand trial over corruption charges in Lisbon, Portugal, April 9, 2021. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes 

Portugal's former Prime Minister Jose Socrates holds his protective mask as he leaves the court after hearing the rule that he will not stand trial over corruption charges in Lisbon, Portugal, April 9, 2021. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes 

Portugal's former Prime Minister Jose Socrates leaves the court after hearing the rule that he will not stand trial over corruption charges in Lisbon, Portugal, April 9, 2021. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes 

Portugal's former Prime Minister Jose Socrates leaves the court after hearing the rule that he will not stand trial over corruption charges in Lisbon, Portugal, April 9, 2021. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes 

Portugal's former Prime Minister Jose Socrates leaves the court after hearing the rule that he will not stand trial over corruption charges in Lisbon, Portugal, April 9, 2021. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes 

Portugal's former Prime Minister Jose Socrates leaves the court after hearing the rule that he will not stand trial over corruption charges in Lisbon, Portugal, April 9, 2021. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes 

Portugal's former Prime Minister Jose Socrates speaks with the media as he leaves the court after hearing the rule that he will not stand trial over corruption charges in Lisbon, Portugal, April 9, 2021. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY 

Portugal's former Prime Minister Jose Socrates leaves the court after hearing the rule that he will not stand trial over corruption charges in Lisbon, Portugal, April 9, 2021. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes 

Former Portugal’s Prime Minister Jose Socrates looks on during the instructional decision session, as he attends a court hearing to rule if he will stand trial over corruption charges, in Lisbon, Portugal, April 9, 2021. Mario Cruz/Pool via REUTERS 

Former Portugal’s Prime Minister Jose Socrates looks on before the instructional decision session, as he attends a court hearing to rule if he will stand trial over corruption charges, in Lisbon, Portugal, April 9, 2021. Mario Cruz/Pool via REUTERS 

Former Portugal’s Prime Minister Jose Socrates sits during the instructional decision session as he attends a court hearing to rule if he will stand trial over corruption charges, in Lisbon, Portugal, April 9, 2021. Mario Cruz/Pool via REUTERS 

Former Portugal's Prime Minister Jose Socrates is seen before the instructional decision session, as he attends a court hearing to rule if he will stand trial over corruption charges, in Lisbon, Portugal, April 9, 2021. Mario Cruz/Pool via REUTERS 

Former Portugal’s Prime Minister Jose Socrates is seen before the instructional decision session as he arrives to attend a court hearing to rule if he will stand trial over corruption charges, in Lisbon, Portugal, April 9, 2021. Mario Cruz/Pool via REUTERS 

Portugal's former Prime Minister Jose Socrates arrives at the court to hear the rule if he will stand trial over corruption charges, in Lisbon, Portugal, April 9, 2021. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes 

Portugal's former Prime Minister Jose Socrates arrives at the court to hear the rule if he will stand trial over corruption charges, in Lisbon, Portugal, April 9, 2021. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes 

Portugal's former Prime Minister Jose Socrates arrives at the court to hear the rule if he will stand trial over corruption charges, in Lisbon, Portugal, April 9, 2021. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes 

Portugal's former Prime Minister Jose Socrates arrives at the court to hear the rule if he will stand trial over corruption charges, in Lisbon, Portugal, April 9, 2021. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes 

Portugal's former Prime Minister Jose Socrates arrives at the court to hear the rule if he will stand trial over corruption charges, in Lisbon, Portugal, April 9, 2021. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes 

Portugal's former Prime Minister Jose Socrates arrives to the court to hear the rule if he will stand trial over corruption charges, in Lisbon, Portugal, April 9, 2021. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes 

Portugal's former Prime Minister Jose Socrates arrives to the court to hear the rule if he will stand trial over corruption charges, in Lisbon, Portugal, April 9, 2021. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes 

Portugal's former Prime Minister Jose Socrates arrives to the court to hear the rule if he will stand trial over corruption charges, in Lisbon, Portugal, April 9, 2021. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes 

Portugal's former Prime Minister Jose Socrates arrives to the court to hear the rule if he will stand trial over corruption charges, in Lisbon, Portugal, April 9, 2021. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes 

Portugal's former Prime Minister Jose Socrates arrives to the court to hear the rule if he will stand trial over corruption charges, in Lisbon, Portugal, April 9, 2021. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes 

Former Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates (R) enters a car after visiting former President Mario Soares (not pictured) in Lisbon, Portugal, October 17, 2015. Socrates, who was jailed in November last year on suspicion of corruption before being placed under house arrest, was freed on Friday as an investigation into alleged tax fraud and graft continues. He denies any wrongdoing and calls the case against him an "enormous, cruel injustice." REUTERS/Hugo Correia 

Former Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates (R) is congratulated by people after being released from house arrest in Lisbon, Portugal, October 17, 2015. Socrates, who was jailed in November last year on suspicion of corruption before being placed under house arrest, was freed on Friday as an investigation into alleged tax fraud and graft continues. He denies any wrongdoing and calls the case against him an "enormous, cruel injustice." REUTERS/Hugo Correia 

Former Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates enters a car after visiting former President Mario Soares (not pictured) in Lisbon, Portugal, October 17, 2015. Socrates, who was jailed in November last year on suspicion of corruption before being placed under house arrest, was freed on Friday as an investigation into alleged tax fraud and graft continues. He denies any wrongdoing and calls the case against him an "enormous, cruel injustice." REUTERS/Hugo Correia 

Former Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates leaves his house after being released from house arrest in Lisbon, Portugal, October 17, 2015. Socrates, who was jailed in November last year on suspicion of corruption before being placed under house arrest, was freed on Friday as an investigation into alleged tax fraud and graft continues. He denies any wrongdoing and calls the case against him an "enormous, cruel injustice." REUTERS/Hugo Correia 

Former Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates, enters a car after being released from house arrest in Lisbon, Portugal, October 17, 2015. Socrates, who was jailed in November last year on suspicion of corruption before being placed under house arrest, was freed on Friday as an investigation into alleged tax fraud and graft continues. He denies any wrongdoing and calls the case against him an "enormous, cruel injustice." REUTERS/Hugo Correia 

Former Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates, looks at his mobile phone after being released from house arrest in Lisbon, Portugal, October 17, 2015. Socrates, who was jailed in November last year on suspicion of corruption before being placed under house arrest, was freed on Friday as an investigation into alleged tax fraud and graft continues. He denies any wrongdoing and calls the case against him an "enormous, cruel injustice." REUTERS/Hugo Correia 

Former Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates, talks to journalists after being released from house arrest in Lisbon, Portugal, October 17, 2015. Socrates, who was jailed in November last year on suspicion of corruption before being placed under house arrest, was freed on Friday as an investigation into alleged tax fraud and graft continues. He denies any wrongdoing and calls the case against him an "enormous, cruel injustice." REUTERS/Hugo Correia 

Former Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates, talks to journalists after being released from house arrest in Lisbon, Portugal, October 17, 2015. Socrates, who was jailed in November last year on suspicion of corruption before being placed under house arrest, was freed on Friday as an investigation into alleged tax fraud and graft continues. He denies any wrongdoing and calls the case against him an "enormous, cruel injustice." REUTERS/Hugo Correia 

Former Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates, talks to journalists after being released from house arrest in Lisbon, Portugal, October 17, 2015. Socrates, who was jailed in November last year on suspicion of corruption before being placed under house arrest, was freed on Friday as an investigation into alleged tax fraud and graft continues. He denies any wrongdoing and calls the case against him an "enormous, cruel injustice." REUTERS/Hugo Correia 

Former Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates, kisses people after being released from house arrest in Lisbon, Portugal, October 17, 2015. Socrates, who was jailed in November last year on suspicion of corruption before being placed under house arrest, was freed on Friday as an investigation into alleged tax fraud and graft continues. He denies any wrongdoing and calls the case against him an "enormous, cruel injustice." REUTERS/Hugo Correia 

Former Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates, talks to journalists after being released from house arrest in Lisbon, Portugal, October 17, 2015. Socrates, who was jailed in November last year on suspicion of corruption before being placed under house arrest, was freed on Friday as an investigation into alleged tax fraud and graft continues. He denies any wrongdoing and calls the case against him an "enormous, cruel injustice." REUTERS/Hugo Correia 

Media crew speak in front of the house of former Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates after his release from house arrest in Lisbon, Portugal, October 16, 2015. Socrates, who was jailed in November last year on suspicion of corruption before being placed under house arrest, was freed on Friday as an investigation into alleged tax fraud and graft continues. He denies any wrongdoing and calls the case against him an "enormous, cruel injustice." REUTERS/Hugo Correia 

Joao Araujo (R), the lawyer of former Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates, is congratulated by people after talking to journalists following the release of his client from house arrest in Lisbon, Portugal, October 16, 2015. Socrates, who was jailed in November last year on suspicion of corruption before being placed under house arrest, was freed on Friday as an investigation into alleged tax fraud and graft continues. He denies any wrongdoing and calls the case against him an "enormous, cruel injustice." REUTERS/Hugo Correia 

Joao Araujo, the lawyer of former Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates, talks to journalists after his client was released from house arrest in Lisbon, Portugal, October 16, 2015. Socrates, who was jailed in November last year on suspicion of corruption before being placed under house arrest, was freed on Friday as an investigation into alleged tax fraud and graft continues. He denies any wrongdoing and calls the case against him an "enormous, cruel injustice." REUTERS/Hugo Correia 

Former Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates prepares to vote in the Portuguese general election at a polling station in Lisbon, Portugal, October 4, 2015. Socrates, who is under house arrest, received permission from the Portuguese authorities to vote. REUTERS/Juan Medina 

Former Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates prepares to vote in the Portuguese general election at a polling station in Lisbon, Portugal, October 4, 2015. Socrates, who is under house arrest, received permission from the Portuguese authorities to vote. REUTERS/Juan Medina 

Former Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates prepares to vote in the Portuguese general election at a polling station in Lisbon, Portugal, October 4, 2015. Socrates, who is under house arrest, received permission from the Portuguese authorities to vote. REUTERS/Juan Medina 

Former Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates leaves a polling station after voting in Lisbon, Portugal, October 4, 2015. Socrates, who is under house arrest, received a permission from the Portuguese authorities to vote. REUTERS/Juan Medina 

Former Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates leaves a polling station after voting in Lisbon, Portugal, October 4, 2015. Socrates, who is under house arrest, received permission from the Portuguese authorities to vote. REUTERS/Juan Medina 

Former Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates votes in the Portuguese general election at a polling station in Lisbon, Portugal, October 4, 2015. Socrates, who is under house arrest, received permission from the Portuguese authorities to vote. REUTERS/Juan Medina 

Former Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates prepares to vote in the Portuguese general election at a polling station in Lisbon, Portugal, October 4, 2015. Socrates, who is under house arrest, received permission from the Portuguese authorities to vote. REUTERS/Juan Medina 

Police forces are seen near the house where former Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates is placed under house arrest in Lisbon, Portugal, September 4, 2015. REUTERS/Hugo Correia

Former Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates (C) is placed under house arrest in Lisbon by police forces, Portugal, September 4, 2015. REUTERS/Hugo Correia

Media members stand near the house where former Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates is placed under house arrest in Lisbon, Portugal, September 4, 2015. REUTERS/Hugo Correia

Media members stand near the house where former Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates is placed under house arrest in Lisbon, Portugal, September 4, 2015. REUTERS/Hugo Correia

The car believed to be carrying Portugal's former prime minister, Jose Socrates (unseen), arrives in a convoy at Campus de Justica in Lisbon February 23, 2015. Socrates will testify in the Department of Investigation and Prosecution (DIAP) as part of an investigation on breaches of secrecy of justice in the case which he is accused. Socrates has been detained since last November in Evora prison for suspected tax fraud and corruption.
REUTERS/Hugo Correia (PORTUGAL - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW) 

The car believed to be carrying Portugal's former prime minister, Jose Socrates (unseen), arrives in a convoy at Campus de Justica in Lisbon February 23, 2015. Socrates will testify in the Department of Investigation and Prosecution (DIAP) as part of an investigation on breaches of secrecy of justice in the case which he is accused. Socrates has been detained since last November in Evora prison for suspected tax fraud and corruption.
REUTERS/Hugo Correia (PORTUGAL - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW) 

Portugal's former Socialist prime minister Jose Socrates leaves the court in a convoy in Lisbon November 25, 2014. A Portuguese judge charged Socrates, whose arrest on Friday shocked the country and his Socialist party that hopes to win next year's election, with corruption and tax fraud and ordered that he remain in preventive custody. REUTERS/Rafael Marchante (PORTUGAL - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS CRIME LAW) 

Jose Araujo, lawyer of former Portuguese prime minister Jose Socrates leaves the Criminal Court in Lisbon November 24, 2014. A Portuguese judge charged former prime minister Jose Socrates, whose arrest on Friday shocked the country and his Socialist party that hopes to win next year's election, with corruption and tax fraud and ordered that he remain in preventive custody. REUTERS/Hugo Correia (PORTUGAL - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW) 

Judge Carlos Alexandre leaves the Criminal Court in Lisbon November 24, 2014. Alexandre on Monday charged former prime minister Jose Socrates, whose arrest on Friday shocked the country and his Socialist party that hopes to win next year's election, with corruption and tax fraud and ordered that he remain in preventive custody. REUTERS/Hugo Correia (PORTUGAL - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW) 

Police keep members of the media back as Portugal's former Socialist prime minister Jose Socrates leaves the court inside a car in Lisbon November 23, 2014. Police transferred Socrates back to his cell at a police station late on Sunday where he will spend a third night in a row after his shocking arrest and questioning in a corruption investigation. REUTERS/Rafael Marchante (PORTUGAL - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS CRIME LAW MEDIA)