Claudia Bauer

Integration Minister, Austria

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Office: Member of the National Council of Austria

Born: December 10, 1994, Linz

Party: Austrian People's Party

Education: Johannes Kepler University Linz

Previous offices: member of the National Council of Austria

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

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

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Defends the ban publicly

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