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Austria Hijab Ban: Veiled Students Excluded from Classes Despite Law
Al Jazeera AR·AT·1 day ago
Austria's ban on headscarves for girls under 14 in schools has been in effect since the start of the school year, following significant public debate. Initial assessments indicate the measure is proceeding without major incidents, though long-term social and educational impacts remain uncertain. The policy is a notable test of integration and religious freedom in European education systems.