France moves closer to veil ban

French lawmakers were on course to vote on a resolution yesterday condemning the full-face Islamic veil as an affront to the nation's values, setting the stage for a new law banning the burqa. France is set to become the second European country after Belgium to declare the wearing of the full veil illegal in public places, reviving debate on Islam's place in Europe. The vote will set the tone for debate in July on a broad legislation.

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