Assunção Esteves

Assunção Esteves is a prominent Portuguese politician, known for being the first and only woman to serve as the President of the Assembly of the Republic of Portugal from 2011 to 2015. A member of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), she played a crucial role in Portuguese politics during her tenure, focusing on legislative processes and promoting gender equality in political representation. Esteves has been a significant figure in advocating for women's participation in politics, as reflected in recent elections where record numbers of women were elected to parliament.