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World - / Sep 21, 2026 - Meloni plans burqa, niqab ban in Italian schools; how it compares to rest of Europe - Italy is preparing to ban the burqa and niqab in schools, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced on Sunday, putting the country back in the spotlight of Europe's long-running debate over face-covering veils, religious expression and integration.

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