Europe

German Court Upholds Headscarf Ban for Judicial Applicants …………. A court in the German state of Hesse has ruled that a Muslim lawyer who refuses to remove her headscarf during court proceedings cannot serve as a judge or prosecutor, Daily…

Rising Concern over Anti-Muslim Discourse in Spain ————————————— Discriminatory rhetoric by some prominent Spanish politicians has shifted the country’s political climate toward an increasingly anti-Islam narrative, raising serious concerns among Muslim communities, as per reports viewed by the Shia Waves…

Far-Right Surge in Europe: Professionalization, Anti-Immigrant, and Islamophobic Politics in National Governments and the European Parliament ————————————- European far-right movements are increasingly professionalizing their image, adopting cautious policies, and using sophisticated strategies to influence both national politics and the European…

European Parliament offers proposal to limit social media for children under 16 —————————————- The European Parliament has proposed restricting social media access for children under 16 to strengthen online protection for minors, Anadolu Agency reported. During a plenary session, MEPs…

Debate in Norway After Left-Wing Party Proposes Funding to Support Muslim Women —————————————– A political debate has emerged in Norway following a proposal by the Socialist Left Party (SV) to allocate two million Norwegian kroner to a project aimed at…

Europe’s Freshwater Reserves Declining Amid Climate Change, Satellite Data Shows …………… A new analysis using two decades of satellite data has revealed significant declines in Europe’s freshwater reserves, with southern and central regions experiencing widespread drying, The Guardian reported. Scientists…

Vatican Accepts Resignation of Spanish Bishop Accused of Abuse The Vatican has formally accepted the resignation of Bishop Rafael Zornoza of Cádiz and Ceuta following the launch of a canonical investigation into allegations that he sexually abused a minor in…

Germany Steps Up Deportations Amid Tougher Migration Policy, Civil Groups Warn of Social Strain ———————– Germany has markedly increased removals of asylum seekers without legal residency rights over the past 10 months, reflecting a broader shift toward stricter migration enforcement.…

Study Links Rising Islamophobia in Europe to Right-Wing Populism and Authoritarian Tendencies ————————————– A new academic study from Germany indicates that the rise of Islamophobia across Europe is being driven primarily by right-wing populist and authoritarian political trends rather than…

Report Warns of Rising Intimidation Against Mosques in the Netherlands …………… A new report by the K9 mosque network shows a sharp rise in anti-mosque incidents in the Netherlands, with 369 cases recorded between 2015 and 2025, up from 192…