Italy to ban face veils in schools, limit foreign students per class, Meloni says
Italy is preparing measures that would ban full-face coverings in schools and limit the number of foreign students in individual classes, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday. Speaking at an annual gathering of the youth wing of her Brothers of Italy party, Meloni said the proposals would be presented to the Cabinet. According to Reuters , the measures would also require parents of…
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced plans to ban full-face coverings such as niqabs and burqas in schools, as well as to limit the number of foreign students in each class. Speaking at a youth party gathering, Meloni stated that these measures would be presented to the Cabinet and aimed to improve integration of foreign students.
The specific cap on foreign students in classrooms was not disclosed, but Meloni argued that if a majority or even a single student struggles to learn Italian, the integration process could be hindered. The proposal does not target the hijab, which leaves the face visible. Italy's measures reflect the country's efforts to control migration and integrate newcomers, a key part of Meloni's broader approach to migration policy.
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