German Chancellor Angela Merkel voiced support for a widespread ban for “full veil” Islamic coverings on Tuesday. she said, addressing her conservative Christian Democratic Union. This announcement comes only a year after Merkel opened Germany's doors to 1 million mostly Muslim migrants. The idea of a partial burqa ban was initiated by Merkel's ally and interior minister Thomas de Maizière in August, who called the veils "contrary to integration." Merkel's encouragement of the ban comes amid pressure from the right-wing as elections approach next year.
