A sprawling corruption probe tumbled his government. Costa is now aiming for political vindication.
ADVERTISEMENTPortugal’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 fully restore his political credibility after he was embroiled in a corruption investigation that brought his stay in office to a halt.
After lengthy discussions in Brussels on Monday, EU diplomats said Costa is one of a trio of candidates pencilled in for three power roles in Brussels, although the appointments are still…
