A coalition of over 80 organizations and 23,000 citizens has submitted a legislative initiative (iniciativa legislativa) to the Assembly of the Republic (Assembleia da República). The proposal aims to close legal loopholes by criminalizing all forms of discriminatory practice and racism. Supporters argue that current laws are ineffective at ensuring equality and justice for marginalized groups.
Campaign seeks to criminalize all discriminatory practices in Portugal
Tuesday, 31 March 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
The Assembleia da República (Assembly of the Republic) is Portugal's unicameral parliament, made up of 230 deputies elected every four years, responsible for making laws and overseeing the government. Quercus sent its letter to the government and the Assembly to push lawmakers to consider banning non‑biodegradable wet wipes and to create a biodegradable labelling rule.
