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Austria Islamic headscarf ban 2026
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FIRST ENTRY SEP 07
SEP 07 · Day 1
Austria's Islamic headscarf ban takes effect for under-14s
Guardians could face fines of up to â¬800 for repeated violations.
The law forbids traditional Muslim head coverings such as hijabs or burkas in both public and private schools across Austria.
The Austrian law specifically targets head coverings worn by Muslim women, unlike French legislation.
“Rather than protecting children, it singles out a specific religious practice and risks excluding the very children it claims to support.”
CARLA AMINA BAGHAJATI
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