Swiss politician's headscarf sparks debate on feminism and Islam

Zurich politician Vera Çelik, a member of the Social Democratic Party (SP), wears a headscarf and identifies as a feminist, but has drawn criticism for accepting support from anti-feminist Erdogan sympathizers. The commentary in the Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ) argues that this reflects a broader trend where progressive left-wing groups in Germany and Switzerland, including the Greens, are becoming a gathering point for reactionary forces, particularly during events like 'Happy Ramadan'. The article highlights a perceived contradiction in the left's embrace of Islamic veiling practices, which it frames as a form of female subjugation, comparing the headscarf to a phone protected by a case. The piece was published in the NZZ's feuilleton section and references a related ARD broadcast featuring a radical Muslim advocating for female veiling.