Zurich Lawmakers Want Headscarf Ban in Schools
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Switzerland is arguing about religious symbols in educational institutions. Now the right-wing populist SVP has asserted itself with a concern to ban headscarves at Zurich schools. The ban has not yet been decided.
The cantonal government must now work out a ban on religious headgear in schools and kindergartens.
The SVP is asserting itself with its concern. Now the Governing Council has to work out a constitutionally compliant implementation.
The cantonal council of Zurich has transferred an SVP motion for a headscarf ban to schools.
The Zurich Parliament wants to ban the veil in schools. It has just supported a UDC motion to ban the wearing of religious head coverings by women and girls in public schools. The government must draft a bill to that effect.
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