Portugal enacts 'burqa law' banning face coverings in public space

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Published on 20/08/2026 - 10:35 GMT+2 Portugal's President António Jose Seguro has enacted a law banning face coverings in public spaces, a measure widely seen as targeting Muslim women who wear full-face veils.
"The face must be considered a central element of human identity and communication," Seguro said in a statement late Tuesday.
The legislation, dubbed the "burqa law" by local media, was approved by parliament in July with the support of the governing right-wing coalition and far-right parties.

Published on 20/08/2026 - 10:35 GMT+2 Portugal's President António Jose Seguro has enacted a law banning face coverings in public spaces, a measure widely seen as targeting Muslim women who wear full-face veils.
"The face must be considered a central element of human identity and communication," Seguro said in a statement late Tuesday.
The legislation, dubbed the "burqa law" by local media, was approved by parliament in July with the support of the governing right-wing coalition and far-right parties.

Sources: Euronews