Meloni government bans burqas, caps foreign student numbers in Italian schools
The move comes as migration and integration remain a hot campaign issue ahead of Italy's 2027 election.
Italy's government under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has introduced a ban on burqas along with caps on the number of foreign students allowed in Italian schools.
The measures come as Italy continues to grapple with its position as a front-line country for migration into Europe.
Integration policy has become an increasingly prominent campaign issue in Italy ahead of the country's 2027 general election.
The new restrictions are likely to draw both support from those favouring stricter immigration controls and criticism from groups concerned about the rights of migrant and Muslim communities in Italy.
Further details on the implementation timeline and enforcement of the new measures were not immediately available.
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