The Economic Times

Meloni plans burqa, niqab ban in Italian schools; proposes cap on foreign students and Italian lessons for parents

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni plans new government measures soon. These proposals will limit foreign students and ban burqas and niqabs. Compulsory Italian language lessons will also be introduced for some parents. The proposed legislation requires parliamentary approval within sixty days. This move comes as Meloni seeks to boost her popularity before elections.