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Austrian Parliament Bans Headscarves for Girls Under 14

12/12/2025

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Austria's parliament approved a law banning headscarves for girls under 14 in schools, to take effect September 2026.
Amnesty International and the Islamic Community in Austria criticize it as discrimination against Muslims.
The Freedom Party of Austria (FPO) supports the ban and seeks to extend it to all school staff.
Experts warn the law may not withstand constitutional scrutiny, recalling a prior ban overturned for discrimination.

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Austria's parliament approved a law banning headscarves for girls under 14 in schools, to take effect September 2026.
Amnesty International and the Islamic Community in Austria criticize it as discrimination against Muslims.
The Freedom Party of Austria (FPO) supports the ban and seeks to extend it to all school staff.
Experts warn the law may not withstand constitutional scrutiny, recalling a prior ban overturned for discrimination.