Denmark banned full-face veils like the burqa and niqab in public places in 2018. The ban was extended to schools and universities in 2025 by the Danish Prime Minister and the Social Democrats, who called the previous exception a mistake.
The legislation was passed by a majority vote and carries fines for offenders, with the aim of promoting integration and upholding Danish democratic values.
In June 2025, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced plans to expand the ban to educational institutions.
Her stated reasoning is that religious expressions like the niqab and burqa are incompatible with Danish cultural values and that democracy and gender equality take precedence.
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