No-brainer here. She’s up for re-election, by the way.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who last year opened the door to nearly 1 million mostly Muslim migrants, called Tuesday for a widespread ban on “full veil” Islamic coverings.
Speaking to a cheering conference of her center-right Christian Democratic Union, Merkel – who is launching a bid for a fourth term in elections next year – used her strongest language yet to back a proposal by conservative elements in her party.
The plan would make it a regulatory offense for women to cover their faces in courtrooms, administrative buildings and schools, as well as while driving or attending demonstrations.
“Therefore the full veil is not appropriate here, it should be banned wherever it’s legally possible,” Merkel said.
It’s where rubber meets road as far as Muslim integration is concerned.
Blithe Spirit 