{
  "id": 9591982,
  "title": "Italy approves limits on non-Italian speakers and veils in school classrooms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/italy-approves-limits-on-non-italian-speakers-and-veils-in-school",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T17:10:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/09/24/italy-approves-limits-on-non-italian-speakers-and-veils-in-school-classrooms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Italy's government has approved a decree limiting the number of non-Italian speaking students in classrooms and banning face-covering Islamic veils in schools. Premier Giorgia Meloni's conservative government aims to strengthen integration through language learning, garnering support from right-wing allies. Critics warn the new rules could force students to attend schools farther away from home and accuse the government of politicizing immigration. The limit of 30% applies to students lacking sufficient Italian proficiency, regardless of citizenship or country of origin. The decree takes effect immediately but must be approved by parliament within 60 days.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}