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POLITICSLOW3d ago · Sep 13, 2026, 2:34 PM

Austria's new headscarf ban for under-14s sparks debate over religious freedom

EuroNews [en] · western europe

Since 1 September, Austria has banned headscarves for female pupils under 14 at state and private schools. Repeated breaches of the rule could lead to fines of €150 to €800 for parents.

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