By Plenary Sessions: Anti Haugas

The political position is strongly opposed to the draft bill that seeks to ban the wearing of the burqa and niqab in public spaces. The arguments are both value-based—focusing on the respect and protection of women—and political, emphasizing that punitive measures should be a last resort, prioritizing grassroots social work instead. The speaker believes that Estonia does not have a large enough Muslim community to justify or necessitate such a ban.