Andorra Endavant Proposes Ban on Full-Face Coverings in Public
Parliamentary group to amend laws banning burkas amid merchant concerns over identification and security, aligning with global restrictions.
Key Points
- Responds to merchant concerns peaking over Christmas, emphasizing face visibility for coexistence.
- Aligns with bans in many countries, including Muslim nations, for security.
- Announcement from Andorra la Vella on 9 January 2026; no timeline or scope details.
- No responses yet from other parliamentary groups.
Andorra Endavant has announced plans to propose a legislative amendment banning full-face coverings, such as the burka, in public spaces.
The parliamentary group, led by Carine Montaner, stated that the measure responds to growing concerns and inquiries, mainly from merchants, which started on 25 September and peaked over the Christmas period. It emphasises that "living together is based on the ability to recognise and identify people in public spaces, and seeing the face is an essential element of coexistence."
The group also noted that the proposal aligns with restrictions adopted by many countries, including some Muslim nations, for national security reasons.
The announcement, made from Andorra la Vella on 9 January 2026, seeks to amend existing laws but provides no details on the bill's timeline or precise scope. No other parliamentary groups have responded so far.
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