Christoph Wiederkehr

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Austria's headscarf ban for under-14s takes effect as schools reopen

As of September 2026: Oversees enforcement of the ban

The first school day in Vienna now includes checks for headscarves. Austria's ban on hijabs for girls under 14 took effect as classes resumed in the east of the country, with fines up to €800 for repeat violations.

Updated Sep 7