XVII_Constitutional_Government_of_Portugal
XVII Constitutional Government of Portugal
Cabinet of Portugal between 2005 and 2009, led by José Sócrates
The XVII Constitutional Government of Portugal (Portuguese: XVII Governo Constitucional de Portugal) was the 17th government of the Third Portuguese Republic, under the Portuguese Constitution of 1976. It was in office from 12 March 2005 to 26 October 2009, and was formed by the members of the Socialist Party (PS). José Sócrates, leader of the PS, served as Prime Minister.