EU Influences Portugal's New Veil Ban Law

Portugal's parliament approved a bill banning face veils in public spaces.
Bill prohibits burqas and niqabs with fines of 200-4,000 euros.
Face veils are allowed in airplanes, diplomatic premises, and places of worship.
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa must approve the bill.
Bill could align Portugal with other European countries' similar bans.

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Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa

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