Burqa Ban
Swiss Canton Votes in Favor of Burqa Ban
The law was approved by almost 67 percent of voters in the St. Gallen region.
Quebec Could Pass Law Banning Veils on Buses
Quebec has tried to ban face veils in the public sector on two occasions before.
'Burqa Ban' Results in Fine for Austrian Man in Costume
"I'm just doing my job," the mascot told police.
This European Burqa Ban Could Punish Scarf-Wearers
Austria's government will have to ban several face coverings to avoid accusations of discrimination on religious grounds—and that means the law needs a lot of caveats.
We Are No Better than the Taliban If We Ban the Burqa
Calls for restrictions are part of a sexist narrative about what women should wear in public.
Court Upholds Belgian Ban on Muslim Full-Face Veil
Women argued their rights were being infringed upon by the ban.
Why Southern Germany Has Declared War on Burqas
It's far from clear whether a ban on face veils is necessary or desirable.
French Muslims Targeted by New Swimwear Ban
The move comes after a huge row over Muslim swimwear last year.
German Parliament Passes Partial Burqa Ban
A draft law would prevent civil servants, judges and soldiers from wearing the Islamic full-face veils at work.
UKIP Takes Anti-Islam Turn Ahead Of General Election
"Nobody voted for multiculturalism and yet we are now living with the results of it," the party's deputy leader said.
German Deputy Minister Calls for 'Islam Law'
Jens Spahn called for a law to regulate the religion, saying that German mosques are too opaque.
Europe's Employers Can Ban Headscarves at Work: ECJ
A ban would need to be based on a consistent restriction on all religious and political dress.
Angela Merkel Versus the Radical Islamists
The Germans have accused Saudi Arabia of funding radical mosques.
Dutch Lawmakers Approve Partial Burqa Ban in Public
If the ban is passed in the Senate, those ignoring it will face a fine of $430.
Germans Back Burqa Ban, Poll Says
Government is considering a partial ban but full prohibition is thought to be unconstitutional.
UKIP Could Be About To Talk More About Islam
UKIP has never been as anti-Islam as some of its continental counterparts. Could this change?
Why Angela Merkel's Party Is Considering a Burqa Ban
Conservatives in Germany are eyeing French-style secularist policies.