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Turkish vice president slams EU for allowing hijab bans

The European Union's top court ruled that employers can bar employees from wearing religious clothing in certain circumstances.
NIELS WENSTEDT/AFP via Getty Images

A top Turkish politician slammed the European Union on Tuesday for its recent ruling allowing bans on Islamic headscarves.

Turkey’s vice president said the EU decision “destroys” religious freedom, according to Turkey’s official Anadolu Agency.

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