Sweden Democrats Call for Closure of Islamic Schools, Ban on Hijab in Public Institutions

Sweden Democrats Call for Closure of Islamic Schools, Ban on Hijab in Public Institutions
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Sweden’s right-wing Sweden Democrats (SD) party has renewed calls for stricter policies targeting Islamic institutions, proposing a halt to the establishment of new Islamic schools and the closure of existing ones.

The party’s latest proposals also include banning hijab for female teachers and students in schools, as well as restricting its use in hospitals and other public institutions. The measures are presented by the party as part of efforts to promote integration and combat what it describes as extremism.

The proposals are being promoted by party leader Jimmie Åkesson and other senior figures within the SD as part of the party’s broader positions on immigration, integration and national identity.

The debate over religious schools has continued in Sweden’s political arena, with observers noting that the Sweden Democrats’ proposals represent one of the most restrictive approaches by directly targeting Islamic schools and religious symbols associated with Muslim communities.

The proposals are expected to fuel further political and legal debate over freedom of religion, individual rights, and the balance between integration policies and religious diversity in Sweden.