(European Conservative) One of Germany’s largest online retailers has begun selling hijabs for young girls, sparking criticism amid warnings of Islamist pressure on minors.
Otto-Versand promotes the veils as accessories that “offer comfort and allow your daughter to move freely.”
Security experts and civil society groups have long warned of the growing strength of Islamist networks in Germany. According to the Federal Agency for Civic Education (Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung), more than 5.5 million Muslims live in Germany, representing around 6.6% of the population.
The headscarf debate, particularly in schools, has reached the courts. In 2015, the Federal Constitutional Court struck down a blanket ban on the hijab for teachers, ruling that each case must be considered individually.
