“If You Don’t Like It, Catch a Flight Home”; Chega Leader Tells Muslims as Portugal Moves to Ban the Burqa
23rd October 2025
Portugal’s parliament has approved a proposal to ban the wearing of burqas and niqabs in public spaces, with right-wing party Chega leading the initiative and its leader, André Ventura, telling those who disagree to “catch a flight back” to their countries of origin.