Austria claims burqa ban

vienna - Austria Tuesday imposed a ban on the burqa in public space. The ban is part of a new integration program of the Austrian coalition government of Social Democrats (SPÖ) and the center-right People's Party (ÖVP).

Besides the burqa are other face-covering garments for women banned in public places.

The new rules also provide for a mandatory year of integration newcomers integration and language courses to follow. The measures apply to recognized refugees and asylum seekers who have a perspective that they can stay.

Asylum seekers with a residence permit in addition waits a period of unpaid work for the community. Those who refuse will be deducted from his allowance. ' only way people can earn the respect of society, '' explained Sebastian Kurz Minister of Integration and Foreign Affairs the measure.