Plakolm plans stricter measures against radical Islam and children's headscarves!

Plakolm plans stricter measures against radical Islam and children's headscarves!

In a sensational interview with the APA, Integration Minister Claudia Plakolm (ÖVP) announced that she would consider tightening the Islamic law. According to Plakolm, in practice there are problems with certain mosques that need to be addressed. While the exact areas to be changed are still being discussed, the minister plans to introduce a phased model for banning headscarves for girls under 14. “We will not allow young girls to be oppressed,” she emphasized, referring to the growing influence of radical Islam and the associated veiling of women. However, a clear model is still pending as Plakolm plans to seek expert opinions before taking concrete steps on how orf.at reported.

Planned expansions of community service

In addition to the debate about the Islamic law, Plakolm plans to reintroduce extended voluntary community service. This measure is intended to particularly benefit boys who need to prepare for training. The minister explained that this not only represents a bridging opportunity for the young men, but could also be valuable support for the institutions affected. However, Plakolm has not yet made a decision about the possible extension of the community service in connection with an extended basic military service. Here she would first like to wait for the recommendations of the expert commission set up by the Ministry of Defense 5min.at reported.

A key concern of the Integration Minister is the introduction of a mandatory integration program for those entitled to asylum and refugees with a high probability of staying. It emphasizes the need to communicate clear expectations and apply sanctions if these are not met. “Otherwise it would be toothless,” says Plakolm, who also points to the need to pay more attention to the problem of radicalization in the context of radical Islam. However, these developments also provoked criticism, particularly from the FPÖ, which expressed concerns that the plans might not be implemented and called on the Integration Minister to take a more serious look at the causes of migration.