Portugal enacts law banning face coverings in public spaces

Portugal's president signed into law a ban on face coverings in public spaces, a measure criticised as targeting Muslim women who wear full-face veils. Violators face fines of €150 to €3,000, with exemptions for health, professional, artistic and weather-related reasons.

• Portugal
• Aug 18, 2026
• Severity 1 of 5 — Discriminatory speech or policy