France Proposes Hijab Ban for Girls Under 15

French President Emmanuel Macron's Renaissance party has proposed a ban on girls under 15 wearing the hijab in public spaces, citing concerns for gender equality and child protection. This follows a government-commissioned report that will be published publicly, warning that the Muslim Brotherhood poses a threat to France's national cohesion and seeks to subvert institutions. The report also highlights a rise in young girls wearing the veil and the Brotherhood's influence on community organizations. The party aims to make it a crime for parents to coerce minors into wearing the veil. Critics argue the proposal unfairly targets Muslims and aligns with far-right rhetoric, while supporters say it defends secularism and children's rights. The proposal has reignited debate on balancing France's secular laws with religious freedoms.