The European justice admits the prohibition of the veil that hides the face, but rejected the reasons that Vox and Junts now put forward
The European Court of Human Rights ruled that veils concealing the face can be prohibited, while dismissing the reasons presented by the parties Vox and Junts.
A VOX proposal on the full veil places Islam back at the center of the political debate in Spain
A proposal by the political party VOX to ban the full veil in public spaces has reignited discussions about Islam in Spain, despite being rejected by Congress.
Eight countries of the European Union already ban the full veil totally or partially
Eight EU countries have enacted laws to ban the full face veil, with Spain considering a similar law.
The Balearic Parliament calls to ban the full veil in public buildings
The Balearic Parliament has passed an initiative to ban the full veil in public buildings amid accusations of racism and electoralism, with over 30 feminist organizations condemning the move as a form of oppression.