New Italian bill targets Islamic face coverings and religious funding

Italy's Brothers of Italy party proposed a bill to ban the burqa and niqab in public, aiming to combat 'cultural separatism' linked to Islam.

• On October 8, 2023, Italy's ruling Brothers of Italy party introduced legislation targeting the burqa and niqab, focusing on public spaces.
• The proposed bill is part of a larger initiative to address what lawmakers describe as cultural separatism associated with Islam in Italy.
• The legislation signifies a growing trend in Italy to regulate religious expressions and funding, reflecting broader European concerns about integration.