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Meloni government bans burqas, caps foreign students in Italian schools
Italy is a front-line country for migration, with integration a hot campaign issue ahead of 2027 general election.
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Italy’s government announced new rules that will prohibit face coverings, including burqas, in school classrooms and will limit the number of foreign‑origin students permitted in each class. The measures come as Italy positions itself as a front‑line migration destination and faces integration as a key issue ahead of the 2027 general election. Violations of the bans could be penalised with fines of up to $1,140.
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