Will Germany Ban Burqas In 2016? Angela Merkel Seeks To Outlaw 'Full-Face Covering'

Germany could very well be the next European country to ban burqas and the veils known as hijabs. German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced Tuesday she was in favor of banning "full-face veils."

In a speech made in Essen, Germany, to fellow Christian Democratic Union party members, Merkel confirmed her stance on the garment in a bid for her fourth term as chancellor. Merkel was re-elected Tuesday to lead the CDU party after receiving almost 89.5 percent of the delegate votes.