Austria votes to ban headscarves in schools for girls under 14
Law passes despite fears it will ‘normalise Islamophobia’ and fact it could be struck down by constitutional courtLawmakers in Austria have voted overwhelmingly to ban headscarves in schools for girls under the age of 14, despite concerns the legislation will deepen societal divisions and...
<p>Law passes despite fears it will ‘normalise Islamophobia’ and fact it could be struck down by constitutional court</p><p>Lawmakers in Austria have voted overwhelmingly to ban headscarves in schools for girls under the age of 14, despite concerns the legislation will deepen societal divisions and marginalise Muslims. The law could also be struck down by the country’s constitutional court.</p><p>The ban was proposed earlier this year by Austria’s conservative-led government, which <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/27/austria-centrist-parties-deal-form-government-without-far-right">took office</a> in March after a far-right party came first in the elections but failed to form a government.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/11/austria-votes-ban-headscarves-schools-girls-under-14">Continue reading...</a>
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