Italy intends to prohibit the use of burka and niqab in school and to limit the number of foreigners per class

School directors report that there is already a circular that advises a limit of 30% of foreign students, but that it is impossible to apply in neighbourhoods with a majority of foreigners

Published on RocksNews: 20 Sept 2026, 16:08 UTC
Updated: 20 Sept 2026, 17:13 UTC
Language: English (Original language: Spanish)

Italy intends to prohibit the use of burka and niqab in school and to limit the number of foreigners per class — Image credit: Stefano Guidi (Getty Images)

School directors report that there is already a circular that advises a limit of 30% of foreign students, but that it is impossible to apply in neighbourhoods with a majority of foreigners