(Deutsche Welle) Across the European Union, the headscarves worn by some Muslim women have been hotly contested for years. Some nations claim hijab bans would tackle religious oppression and terrorism, while others argue bans would discriminate against women’s rights and hamper integration.
Some EU countries have already imposed strict bans on the burqa, a full-body covering with mesh around the eyes so a woman can see; and the niqab, a face veil that only leaves the eyes free.
Meanwhile, outright or partial bans on the hijab headscarf in educational institutions, the workplace and public spaces have also been imposed in some EU countries.
