Seven women at the top of politics in 50 years of democracy

Original text from the Lusa news agency, published by RTP Notícias

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On 18 April 2024, RTP Notícias published a Lusa news agency piece on women in top political positions over 50 years of democracy: Maria de Lurdes Pintasilgo, prime minister in 1979, Assunção Esteves, president of the Assembly of the Republic, and five women who led parties represented in parliament.

As part of the same Lusa coverage, Iscte researcher Ana Espírito-Santo analysed the 2006 parity law: she considers it successful in increasing the number of women elected, but points to limitations, such as allowing women to be placed in less electable positions on the lists and not applying to the highest offices of the state. She therefore advocates alternating lists and 50% representation for each sex.

Read the full article on RTP Notícias.