Italy's Meloni tightens school rules via decree: foreigner quota, burqa ban

The Italian government, led by Giorgia Meloni, has issued a decree tightening school regulations, including a quota on foreign students and a ban on the burqa in schools. The measures are largely symbolic with limited practical effect, and critics view them as election tactics driven by political nervousness. This reflects a broader trend of the government using education policy to signal cultural and immigration stances ahead of elections.