European countries with ban on burcas

 

Several European countries have enacted full or partial bans on the burqa and other face-covering veils. 
List of European countries with a full or partial ban:

Countries with National Full or Partial Bans:

Austria: Full ban on face-covering clothing in public places (since 2017). 
Belgium: Full ban on face-covering clothing in public places (since 2011).
Bulgaria: Ban on wearing face-covering clothing in public places (since 2016).
Denmark: Ban on face-covering clothing in public places (since 2018).
France: Full ban on face-covering veils in all public places (since 2010), being the first European country to do so.
Luxembourg: Ban on face-covering clothing in public places (since 2018).
Netherlands: Partial ban on face-covering clothing in specific public places like schools, hospitals, and public transport (since 2019).
Switzerland: Nationwide ban on face coverings in public (approved by referendum in 2021, came into effect January 1, 2025).

Countries with Local or Specific Bans/Restrictions:

Germany: Partial bans in some states (e.g., for civil servants, drivers).
Italy: Bans in some localities, based on existing public order laws.
Spain: Bans in some localities of Catalonia, though some have been revoked by courts.
Norway: Ban on the burqa in schools and universities (since 2018).
Sweden: Some municipalities have banned Islamic veils in educational institutions.

So, counting the countries with national full or partial bans, that's 8 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, and Switzerland. If countries with local or specific bans are included, the number is higher: 13 countries

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