Policy/press release/2026-09-19

Italian PM Meloni pledges ban on burqas and niqabs in schools

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has publicly stated her intention to ban burqas and niqabs from schools across Italy. This announcement signals a potential new policy direction regarding religious attire in educational settings.

What every outlet reports

  • Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made a promise
  • The promise is to ban burqas and niqabs
  • The ban would apply to schools in Italy

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