Portugal Parliament Approves Face Veil Ban in Public Spaces

Portugal’s burka ban: €4,000 fines

Portugal’s Parliament, in a landmark vote on October 17, approved a highly controversial bill prohibiting face veils like burkas and niqabs in public spaces and threatening to impose fines of up to €4,000 for violations. The measure, led by the Chega party, targets coverings worn for “gender or religious” reasons, framing it as a safeguard for women’s rights and public security. Source

Portuguese parliament approves bill banning face coverings

Portugal 's parliament on Friday approved a bill banning face veils worn for “gender or religious” reasons in public, in a move seen as largely targeting the face coverings worn by some Muslim women. The measure was proposed by the far-right Chega party and would prohibit coverings such as burqas and niqabs, the full-face Islamic veil, from being worn in most public places. Face veils would still be allowed in airplanes, diplomatic premises and …

Portugal's Parliament Greenlights Burqa Ban to Protect Women

Portugal has moved to ban burqas used for "gender or religious motives," and fines for not abiding by the rules are steep. The post Portugal’s Parliament Greenlights Burqa Ban to Protect Women and Girls appeared first on Breitbart.

Portugal Burqa Ban, Public Veils Outlawed

Portugal’s parliament approved a bill on October 17, 2025, that would prohibit face coverings in public spaces, including Islamic veils such as the burqa and niqab. The bill was introduced by the populist right-wing Chega party and passed with the support of center-right parties. Leftist parties opposed the measure, citing concerns over religious freedom and minority rights. The bill bars individuals from wearing clothing that conceals the face …

Portugal approves burka ban as it becomes latest European country to stop face coverings

Portugal's parliament has approved a bill banning face veils worn for "gender or religious" purposes in public, in a move which has seen the removal of the burka.Those who vow not to could face a hefty fine, as the measures proposed by the Chega party are set to come into effect.The move will see the banning of the burka, a full-body garment covering a woman from head to foot, and niqabs, the full-face Islamic veil with space around the eyes, fr…