The "Brothers of Italy" party, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has presented a bill to parliament aiming to ban the wearing of burqas, niqabs, and chadors in public places and to strengthen oversight over the financing of mosques. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
The document was announced through the party's official website. The bill was submitted to the Chamber of Deputies under the name "Against Discrimination".
It proposes banning the wearing of burqas, niqabs, and chadors in public places such as government institutions, schools, and universities. Additionally, it aims to ensure transparency in mosque financing and to impose stricter penalties for forced marriages.
According to the project, violators of the ban may face fines ranging from 300 to 3,000 euros. In January, the "League" party within Meloni's coalition also proposed a similar law, but its scope was narrower.
Currently, the "League" bill is under review by a parliamentary committee, but it is unclear whether it will be merged with the proposal from the "Brothers of Italy" party. Since right-wing parties hold the majority in parliament, the likelihood of the bill being passed is considered high.
The date for the discussion has not yet been set.
