Spain’s partido popular to prohibit Burka use

Spain’s partido popular to prohibit Burka use

Alberto Núñez Feijoo, leader of Spain’s Popular Party (PP), has declared his support for prohibiting the use of the burka and the niqab in public spaces, while clarifying that his position does not extend to the hijab. Speaking on August 17, Feijóo argued that garments such as the burka and niqab “undermine the dignity of women” and also pose questions of public safety. He stated: “Everything… Source