Meloni announces ban on burqa and niqab in Italian schools, cap on foreign students — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meloni-announces-ban-on-burqa-and-niqab-in-italian-schools-cap-on-foreign-studentsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Meloni Announces School Ban on Face Coverings and Cap on Foreign Studentshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meloni-announces-ban-on-burqa-and-niqab-in-italian-schools-cap-on-foreign-studentshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meloni-announces-ban-on-burqa-and-niqab-in-italian-schools-cap-on-foreign-students#u81026Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:35:31 +0000Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced plans to ban burqas and niqabs in Italian schools and limit the number of foreign students permitted per classroom. Speaking at the Fenix youth gathering of the Brothers of Italy party, Meloni stated that Italian children should not feel like a minority in their own classrooms. Minister for Education and Merit Valditara clarified that the student cap will target those who do not speak Italian, including students holding European passports. The measures are expected to be approved by the Council of Ministers this Thursday.Why it mattersItaly's centra