Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced plans to introduce a new measure that would limit the number of foreign students in classrooms and prohibit the wearing of burqas and niqabs in schools. Speaking to the youth wing of her nationalist conservative party, the Brothers of Italy, Meloni outlined the policy, which would also require parents of foreign students facing "serious difficulties integrating into the school system" to take Italian language lessons. The proposed legislation must be approved by parliament within 60 days to become law after government endorsement. The measure specifically targets the burqa, a full-body covering worn by some Muslim women, and the niqab, a veil that covers all of a woman’s face except the eyes. Meloni did not mention the hijab, a headscarf worn by many Muslim women that covers the hair but leaves the face visible. The policy reflects Meloni’s hardline stance on migration, a consistent theme throughout her political career rooted in far-right ideology. However, she is also working to improve her public image ahead of next year’s general election by introducing policies aimed at boosting popularity, such as exempting small and medium-sized cars and scooters from a controversial property tax. Meloni’s government, which became Italy’s longest-serving uninterrupted administration since World War II earlier this month, has been focused on implementing policies that align with her nationalist agenda while also addressing public concerns. The proposed education measures are part of a broader effort to address integration challenges and reinforce national identity within the school system. The legislation, if passed, would represent a significant shift in Italy’s approach to multiculturalism and religious expression in public institutions.