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Minister Balseiro Lopes criticizes lack of active feminists

Minister Margarida Balseiro Lopes commented on the Conservative Women movement, emphasizing the need for more active feminists in light of wage inequality.

26 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Margarida Balseiro Lopes, stated that "there continues to be a lack of more active feminists" when asked about the Conservative Women movement in Portugal. This remark was made during an event involving youth at the PSD Summer University, where MEP Lídia Pereira was also questioned on the topic.

Balseiro Lopes underscored the importance of feminist action, asserting that wage inequality between men and women remains a problem to be fought against. The minister noted that as long as women are earning less than men, it is essential for feminism to be more visible and proactive.

Balseiro Lopes's criticism comes in a context where the leadership of the Conservative Women movement, represented by figures like Rita Matias and influencer Rute Sousa, is seen by her as insufficient in terms of feminist mobilization.

According to the minister, the role of feminists is crucial not only in matters of wage equality but also in promoting greater social and political participation of women.

Several sources reported that the discussion about feminist activism was heated among the youth at the event, reflecting a concern for the evolution of women's rights and the need for renewed activism.

The minister concluded by reiterating that the fight for gender equality requires an active and ongoing presence of feminists, making a call for a more robust and engaged feminist movement.

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