Rita Matias

Rita Maria Cid Matias is a Portuguese politician and political scientist serving as a member of the Assembly of the Republic. Elected in 2022, she became the first female parliamentarian in the history of the Chega party. A self-described conservative and anti-feminist, she is a practicing Catholic who advocates for traditional family values and opposes abortion. Matias previously held leadership roles within the party's youth wing and has been a prominent voice on social media and political commentary, focusing on issues such as youth housing, energy policy, and national sovereignty.