Belgium: Belgium's Ozdemir Becomes Europe's First Headscarved MP

Belgium: Belgium's Ozdemir Becomes Europe's First Headscarved MP

Soumis par iKNOW Politics le Mer Mar, 2009-06-23 08:53

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Turkish origin Mahinur Ozcelik swore in at Belgium's parliament in Brussels with her headscarf without any crisis, Turkish media reported. Ozdemir, 28-year-old, became first headscarved lawmaker in Europe. She became on Tuesday secretary member as the youngest MP in parliament alongside the oldest lawmaker.

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