Muslim women in the Netherlands will be banned from wearing face-covering veils in common public spaces, like schools, hospitals, or on public transportation, the Dutch government has decided.
It’s a move that will mainly affect Muslim women living in the country, though the ban does not apply to the hijab.
Any person who violates the ban, which includes wearing ski masks and full-face helmets, will be subject to a fine of 405 euros, or about $472.
And Dutch Sen. Marjolein Faber-Van de Klashorst called Tuesday “a historical day, because this is the first step to de-Islamize the Netherlands.”.
Last month, Denmark’s parliament passed a law banning Muslim women from wearing burqas and niqabs in public buildings, starting in August.
Critics of the veils argue that the ban makes public spaces safer and encourages foreigners to assimilate into the country’s culture.
“All women should be free to dress as they please and to wear clothing that expresses their identity or beliefs,” she said. »
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