The top European Union court ruled on Tuesday that public authorities in member states can prohibit employees from wearing signs of religious belief, such as an Islamic head scarf, in the latest decision on an issue that has divided Europe for years.

The case came to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) after an employee of the eastern Belgian municipality of Ans was told she could not wear an Islamic head scarf at work.

  • @xkforce
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    510 months ago

    It is petty isnt it?

    • @[email protected]
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      410 months ago

      To me not having visible religious symbols when in public service seems very much in line with the idea of secular government