# Conservative women movement emergence in Portugal

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/conservative-women-movement-emergence-in-portugal
> Updated: 2026-08-25T22:32:46.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

The Conservative Women of Portugal (Mulheres Conservadoras de Portugal) movement held its inaugural meeting in Sintra, drawing participation from Chega party deputies and conservative figures. During the event, Brazilian politician Priscila Costa described her participation as an “international mission” and criticized the “abortionist mentality” in Europe.

The emergence of the movement prompted political debate regarding gender roles and feminism. At the PSD Summer University, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Margarida Balseiro Lopes identified herself as a feminist, arguing that active feminism remains necessary to address the gender pay gap and safety concerns. Additionally, European Parliament member Lídia Pereira noted that in a plural democracy, conservative views on family and freedom are not necessarily incompatible with feminism or women's autonomy.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Eduardo Teixeira appointed Chega national municipal coordinator

Chega deputy Eduardo Teixeira has been appointed general coordinator of the party's National Municipal Commission and elected president of a culture commission within the Union for the Mediterranean.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/margarida-balseiro-lopes-identifies-as-feminist-amid-conservative-movement-debate

### 2026-08-19: Conservative Women Movement holds inaugural meeting in Portugal

The Conservative Women Movement Portugal held its first meeting in Sintra, featuring Chega deputies and Brazilian politician Priscila Costa.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/conservative-women-movement-holds-inaugural-meeting-in-portugal

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