
Muslim Communities Vow To Defy Austria’s New Headscarf Ban
Austria’s ban on Islamic headscarves for girls under 14 is set to take effect next month.

Austria’s ban on Islamic headscarves for girls under 14 is set to take effect next month.

A cross-party coalition has unveiled a new plan to prohibit Islamic head coverings in classrooms from 2026, citing rising social pressure on young girls.

The teachers suggested the government should focus more on sugary foods than forced Islamization among the youth.