Italy bans burqas in schools, caps numbers of foreign students per class

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government has passed new school rules capping the number of students who don't speak fluent Italian and banning face coverings.

Critics say decree also banning burqa in schools shows Italian PM worried about losing far-right voters in next year’s elections The Italian government has been accused of ramping up divisive rhetoric to try to court far-right voters ahead of next year’s general election after…

Opponents said the move was designed to counter the growing appeal of a rival far-right party ahead of elections due next year.