Austrian MPs approve headscarf ban in primary schoolsTo avoid charges that the law discriminates against Muslims, the text refers to any "ideologically or religiously influenced clothing" associated with head covering, but coalition members made it clear the law is targeted at the Islamic headscarf. The government says the patka head covering worn by Sikh boys or the Jewish kippa would not be affected. Opposition MPs almost all voted against the measure, with some accusing the government of focusing on garnering positive headlines rather than child welfare. The OeVP and FPOe formed a coalition in late 2017 after elections in which both parties took a tough anti-immigration stance and warned of the dangers of so-called "parallel societies". Register to advertise your products & services on our classifieds website Digger.co.ke and enjoy one month subscription free of charge and 3 free ads on the Standard newspaper.

Source: Standard Digital May 16, 2019 05:26 UTC