It's not just headscarves that are covered by the ban on religious symbols

Thursday, Sep 24, 2026

Der Standard

School bans head coverings for girls under 14, extending beyond just hijabs to other religious headwear.

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A headscarf ban for girls under 14 has been implemented in schools, with enforcement beginning in the eastern part of the country first and subsequently across the rest. Initial reports indicate that the ban is largely effective, with around 90 violations reported shortly after the start of the school year. The Ministry of Education stated that other religiously motivated head coverings are also subject to the prohibition, noting that other countries primarily ban full veiling.

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