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Minister Grahn-Laasonen: "Burqas and Niqabs Are Not Appropriate for Schools"

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Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen (Congress) is taking a stand on the use of Islamic clothing. Previously, Riikka Purra (Socialist Party) called for a complete ban on headscarves and veils.

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Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen (Congress) is taking a stand on the use of Islamic clothing. Previously, Riikka Purra (Socialist Party) called for a complete ban on headscarves and veils.

·Finland
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The Minister of Social Security will speak on the matter on the messaging service X.

·Turku, Finland
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Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen (KOK) believes that face-covering robes, scarves and nets are not suitable for schools. Social Security Minister Sanni Grahn-Laasonen from the National Coalition Party takes a stand on face-covering accessories on the messaging service X. According to the minister, burqas and niqabs are not suitable for schools. – Burqas and niqabs, or face-covering robes, scarves and nets, are not suitable for sc…

·Finland
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yle broke the news in Finland on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
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