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Denmark Expands Face Veil Ban to Schools, Universities

12/18/2025

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Denmark plans to extend its full-face veil ban to schools and universities, with Denmark's Minister for Immigration and Integration, Rasmus Stoklund, saying it has no place in classrooms.
The existing ban, in effect since August 2018, prohibits face coverings in public spaces and carries fines.
Critics say the ban discriminates against religious groups, while supporters say it aids integration.

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Denmark plans to extend its full-face veil ban to schools and universities, with Denmark's Minister for Immigration and Integration, Rasmus Stoklund, saying it has no place in classrooms.
The existing ban, in effect since August 2018, prohibits face coverings in public spaces and carries fines.
Critics say the ban discriminates against religious groups, while supporters say it aids integration.