Overview

• The proposed ban on Islamic veils for girls under 15, led by Gabriel Attal, aims to address concerns over Islamic extremism and protect children.
• Elisabeth Borne, Minister of Education, expressed significant doubts about the constitutionality and feasibility of enforcing the measure, citing practical challenges such as policing young girls.
• Gabriel Attal defended the proposal, comparing it to previous bans on religious attire, which he claims were successfully implemented despite similar criticisms.
• A government-commissioned report highlights a rise in young girls wearing veils and warns of the growing threat of Islamic extremism to national cohesion.
• Critics, including Manuel Bompard of La France Insoumise, have dismissed the proposal as impractical and reactionary, raising concerns over its potential social impact.