A Veil of Exclusion Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced plans to cap the number of foreign students in classrooms and ban the wearing of burkas and niqabs in schools.
On its surface, this move appears to be a straightforward attempt by the nationalist government to assert control over immigration and cultural assimilation.
However, beneath the surface lies a more nuanced story – one that speaks to deeper issues about identity, belonging, and the role of education in shaping society.