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Zurich Bans Headscarves in Schools

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The Zurich Cantonal Council has voted to ban headscarves in schools, affecting both teachers and students. The decision, which passed with 87 to 82 votes, was driven by the right-wing SVP party and is intended to be implemented in a constitutionally compliant manner. The ban has sparked debate and opposition from some political parties and educators, who argue that it is not feasible or desirable.

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    Neue Zuercher Zeitung

    RSS / @nzz.ch/startseite.rss

    «Symbol des politischen Islams»: Der Zürcher Kantonsrat verbietet Kopf...

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    Brisanter Entscheid in Zürich: Der Kantonsrat spricht sich knapp für e...

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    X / Twitter / @Blickch

    Der grösste Kanton der Schweiz steht vor einem politischen und juristi...

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    Die SVP setzt sich mit ihrem Anliegen durch. Nun muss der Regierungsra...

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