Germany’s Interior Minister, Thomas de Maiziere, on Thursday said that the Muslim face veil is not compatible with German society but it would probably be difficult to ban it at the national level, Reuters reports.
His comments come after several high-profile members of Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative bloc have called for a ban on the burqa and niqab garments, saying they show a lack of integration, suggest women are inferior and could pose security risks.
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