The 2004 law on the wearing of religious symbols in schools celebrated its 20th anniversary on March 15. Only Kosovo and Albania have adopted regulations identical to those of France.
In Belgium, such a ban only concerns teachers and varies from one Community (French, Flemish or German-speaking) to another. In Spain, it may be occasionally prohibited in establishments whose regulations allow it, but the measure must be justified by a desire to protect the student from pressure from their peers. England, a country known for its multiculturalism, intends to welcome all communities.