Zurich Lawmakers Want Headscarf Ban In Schools

2026-08-31 02:12:46

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Canton Zurich's parliament has voted in favour of a ban on religious head coverings for female pupils and teachers in schools. Select your language

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Lawmakers approved a motion from the Swiss People's Party by 87 votes to 82, with six abstentions.

A new law is now set to prohibit the wearing of religious head coverings in state schools and nurseries in future.

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