France’s top court rejects appeal against ban on wearing abaya in schools
Al JazeeraAUG 2023
EU Court: Members Can Prohibit Headscarf, Other Symbols in Public Offices
The Spin
Left narrative
The EU continues to target Muslims, and the ECJ’s latest ruling is yet another setback for the rights of Muslim women and girls. Citing "neutrality" as a "legitimate" aim, the EU’s top court greenlighted discrimination against Muslim women in a decision that will dissuade those of the Islamic faith from public service.
Right narrative
European countries have a right to maintain neutrality in their public offices, and groups don't have special privileges to defy established codes regarding dress codes. Countries such as France and Belgium have long-standing traditions of maintaining a neutral and secular environment in all public spaces, and can't modify values based on mass immigration or other trends.