It is possible to ban wearing religious symbols in a public administration office
21.12.2023
This issue can be very controversial. As the CJEU rightly pointed out, it is important to assess the purpose for introducing the ban. If it is intended to implement the principle of public administration neutrality, it cannot be regarded as violating the provisions on the prohibition of discrimination based on religion or beliefs. The public administration has, first and foremost, a duty to serve the citizens and, therefore, in order to ensure respect for their rights, the principle of neutrality was introduced. – Paweł Sych comments for Dziennik Gazeta Prawna.
The article in Polish is avialible: here.