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RN considers referendum on ban of headscarf in 2027

The National Rally proposes a referendum on the prohibition of the headscarf ahead of the 2027 presidential election, according to multiple sources.

1 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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According to information reported by Franceinfo, Marine Le Pen's team indicated that the National Rally (RN) plans to submit a referendum on the ban of wearing the headscarf in case of victory in the 2027 presidential election. This move aims to circumvent the Constitutional Council, which cannot rule on laws arising from a referendum.

Le Figaro emphasized that there are legal concerns regarding the prohibition of the Islamic headscarf in public spaces, noting that such a law could be rejected by the Constitutional Council. In response to these concerns, Jordan Bardella suggested resorting to a referendum to advance this proposal.

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Moreover, 20 Minutes reported on the legal complexities surrounding this initiative, noting that the RN's proposal could conflict with France's commitments to Europe and international obligations.

A question arises about public opinion on this issue. Le Figaro has launched a consultation to find out whether citizens would support a referendum on the ban of the headscarf in public spaces.

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