“France’s Stern Abaya Prohibition: Macron Pledges Unwavering Enforcement in Schools”

French President Emmanuel Macron knows that it won’t be easy to enforce a ban on clothing worn mainly by female Muslims in all French school, but he declared that “the enforcement will be uncompromising.”

Macron made the statement during a press conference in Paris on Thursday. The ruling stated by Macron will prohibit Muslim students from wearing the garment known as an abaya in all public schools. The garments, which cover the entire body with the exception of the feet, hands, and face, are considered by many to be a religious symbol.

The ban is part of France’s current approach to secularism and to allow public schools to remain a religiously neutral zone. While Macron believes that the ban is necessary in order for French citizens of all religions and backgrounds to remain integrated, several Muslim organizations have voiced their disapproval of the ruling.

Despite the criticism, Macron insists that enforcement of the abaya ban will be “uncompromising” – violating the ban will result in the student facing disciplinary action. The ban will officially take effect this school year.

Macron is standing firm in his stance, reminding members of the press that his decision is “about free will” and “not imposed regulations.” He stated that the ban was put in place to make sure that everyone in France can participate in public life on equal footing – without the hindrance of religious symbols.

It remains to be seen how this ban will be received by the French population. Macron is aware that the enforcement of this abaya ban will be a challenge, yet he remains adamant that the ruling will be enacted without any compromise on the matter.