Local Politics
European Parliament group concerned about gender self-determination bills
The European Parliament's LGBTIQ+ Intergroup has expressed concern over three pending bills in the Portuguese Parliament—proposed by the PSD, CDS, and Chega—which aim to modify or revoke the current 2018 law on gender self-determination. The proposed changes include reintroducing medical validation for legal gender changes and restricting access to puberty blockers and hormonal therapies for minors.
Why it mattersThese bills are currently under discussion and have not yet been voted on; if passed, they could significantly alter the legal process for gender identity recognition and access to specific medical treatments for transgender and intersex individuals in Portugal.
