Austria enforces hijab ban in schools

The new school year in Austria began with the implementation of a law prohibiting girls under the age of fourteen from wearing Islamic hijab inside schools, a move that has sparked legal and political protests. Two families have filed a request with the Constitutional Court to annul this ban, and the law is expected to undergo future constitutional tests. The law aims to protect young girls and promote equality, but it faces criticism from religious organizations and opposition groups who see it as violating religious freedoms and targeting Muslims in particular. Penalties for violations can reach fines of up to 800 euros. The law has been enacted in some states, while legal circles are awaiting the court's stance on the submitted appeals.

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