Free distribution of Qur'an is also prohibited.. The Austrian Parliament voted to prohibit the wearing of burqa, niqab and other clothing completely covering the face and body, in public places. Beginning in October, for the entire territory of Austria for this will be fined for the amount of 150 euros. This measure is part of the so-called integration package, which also prohibits the free distribution of copies of the Quran. In addition, as part of this initiative, refugees and migrants with a high chance of obtaining such status will be required to attend integration courses within one year, at which they will be taught German and tell about the values ??of Austrian society. Also, refugees will have to work in a certain amount on public works without monetary compensation. Those who refuse to do so will be reduced by social benefits. According to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Integration Sebastian Kurtz, so migrants will be able to win the respect of Austrian society.

At the same time, three months after the application for granting refugee status has been submitted, migrants are entitled to get a job. The government expects that integration measures will cost the Austrian state 200 million euros per year. The package of integration measures was adopted by the coalition of conservatives and social democrats, despite the harsh criticism and early parliamentary elections to be held in October. Previously, the Parliament of the Netherlands prohibited burqa and balaclava.

Original article: Austria will be fined for burqa in public places.