“The full-face veil is not acceptable in our country,” she told delegates in Essen when addressing her conservative Christian Democratic Union, according to the Independent. Support for a burqa ban represents a right-ward tilt for Merkel, who is facing pressure from Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany party ahead of next year’s elections.
German chancellor Angela Merkel voiced support for a burqa ban to be implemented wherever feasible in Germany.
“The full-face veil is not acceptable in our country,” she told delegates in Essen when addressing her conservative Christian Democratic Union, according to the Independent.
“The full-face veil must be banned wherever it is legally possible.”
Merkel also said the refugee crisis “must never be repeated.” Merkel was making a pitch for her fourth term as German chancellor.
Support for a burqa ban represents a right-ward tilt for Merkel, who is facing pressure from Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany party…
