Portugal Parties Approve Donor Identity Disclosure Rules

The Portuguese Parliament has greenlit proposals from the PSD, CDS, and Chega parties to restrict current gender identity laws. The changes mandate medical partners for identity transitions and prohibit gender changes for individuals under 18. This revokes the previous model of total self-determination established under the António Costa government. Portuguese political parties approved measures regarding the disclosure of individual identities for company donors in a first vote. The CHEGA party requested a postponement of the vote, but all parties ultimately approved the measure. The rules aim to address concerns that current disclosure practices might violate privacy. The next step involves scheduling hearings for the implementation.