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A bill banning the full Muslim veil will be introduced this spring, French Prime Minister Francois Fillon said Thursday.
"A full veil that hides the whole face runs contrary to our idea of free and open social interaction. In a democracy, we don't live behind a mask. That is why we have decided, with the president to legislate in the spring, " Fillon said.
While a law against the full veil was already in discussion, no precise calendar had been put forward until now.