Another European Country Bans Niqab

Portugal has enacted a law prohibiting women from wearing niqab in public spaces. President António José Seguro endorsed the legislation. The law targets face-covering clothing that conceals a person's identity. Proposed by the far-right Chega party, the bill gained approval from several right-wing parties, including the ruling Social Democratic Party, Chega, Liberal Initiative, and CDS-PP. Critics argue the measure disproportionately impacts Muslim women who opt to wear full-face veils.