Europe

Sweden Democrats Renew Call for Hijab Ban in Schools and Healthcare Facilities ————————————- The far-right Sweden Democrats (SD) have renewed their call for a ban on wearing the hijab in publicly funded institutions, including schools and healthcare facilities, arguing that…

Vox Sparks Controversy in Valencia with Proposal to Ban Halal Meals in Public Institutions —————————– Spain’s far-right party Vox has triggered broad political and social debate in Valencia after submitting a formal proposal calling for a ban on halal meals…

Right-Wing Leader’s Remarks Ahead of 2026 Elections Rekindle Identity Debate in Netherlands ———————————– Debates over identity and integration have returned to the forefront of politics in Netherlands ahead of local elections scheduled for March 2026, following controversial remarks by right-wing…

Study Finds Discrimination in Netherlands Undermines Muslim Youth Identity, Belonging —————————- A recent study has found that everyday experiences of discrimination faced by Muslim youth in the Netherlands are negatively affecting their mental well-being, identity formation, and sense of belonging…

Germany Moves to Impose Restrictions on Children’s Use of Social Media ————————— Germany’s ruling Christian Democratic Union (CDU) approved a proposal on Saturday to ban children under the age of 14 from using social media platforms and to introduce stricter…

Burgos City Council Bans Burqa, Niqab in Municipal Facilities Amid Political Debate ——————————- The city council of Burgos has approved a ban on women wearing the burqa and niqab in municipal facilities, following a council vote on Saturday in favor…

Spain’s parliament rejects bill seeking ban on niqab and burqa ———————————— Spain’s lower house of parliament has rejected a bill seeking to ban the wearing of the niqab and burqa in public spaces, following a vote held during a plenary…

More Than 400 Women Attend Pre-Ramadan Gathering in Croatia ———————————- More than 400 women from across Croatia took part in a traditional pre-Ramadan women’s gathering organized by educators from the Islamic community in the southern city of Dubrovnik. The event…

Spanish Right Proposes Ban on Niqab, Burqa Ahead of Castile and León Elections —————————– Spain’s right-wing parties, the People’s Party (PP) and Vox, have submitted a proposal to parliament seeking to ban the wearing of the niqab and burqa in…

Crowds demonstrate in Vienna to protest proposed ban on hijab for under-14 school girls ——————————————- Thousands of people demonstrated in Vienna on Saturday to protest a proposed plan to ban the wearing of the hijab in schools for girls under…