Europe

Swedish Fatwa Council Calls on Muslims to Participate in Upcoming Parliamentary Elections ———————————— The Swedish Fatwa Council has issued a statement urging Muslims in Sweden to participate in the upcoming parliamentary elections, describing voting as both a religious and civic…

New Book Explores Burial Traditions and Religious Diversity in Spain ——————————————— A newly published book examining funeral traditions and mourning practices in Spain explores how burial rituals reflect religious beliefs, cultural identity and social values within the country’s diverse communities.…

Austria Prepares Headscarf Ban for Girls Under 14 Amid Political and Rights Debate ————————————— Austria is preparing to introduce a school headscarf ban for girls under the age of 14 starting next academic year. The measure has drawn support from…

Germany Records Surge in Anti-Muslim Incidents as Thousands Protest Far-Right AfD ————————————————— Germany witnessed an unprecedented rise in anti-Muslim incidents in 2025, according to the annual report of the German civil society alliance CLAIM. The coalition, which monitors Islamophobia and…

Albania’s Elbasan Launches Third Summer Camp for Children to Promote Values and Knowledge ————————- The Muftiate of Elbasan province in central Albania has announced the launch of the third edition of its summer camp for children and youth. The program…

Italy Signs National Interfaith Dialogue Pact with Muslim Community Participation —————————————— Italy has witnessed a significant step in interreligious cooperation with the signing of the pact “The Italian Way of Dialogue: Religions in Public Space and for Social Cohesion” in…

Denmark Seeks Nationwide Ban on Islamic Call to Prayer ——————————– Danish Immigration Minister Morten Bødskov has sparked debate after announcing a renewed effort to ban the Islamic call to prayer, known as the Adhan, across Denmark. Bødskov, a member of…

Legal Complaints Against Social Media Platforms Rise in Europe Over Child Safety Concerns ————————— A new wave of legal complaints against social media platforms is emerging in Europe amid growing efforts by governments to examine or impose age restrictions for…

Germany Records Around Four Million Refugees and Displaced Persons ——————————— Germany’s Federal Statistical Office has reported that around four million refugees and displaced persons were living in the country in 2025, according to recent German media reports citing official data.…

Malmö Study Warns of Rising Islamophobia in Sweden ——————————— A new study in Malmö, Sweden, has warned of growing Islamophobia and anti-Muslim discrimination affecting Muslims’ daily lives, employment opportunities and sense of belonging. According to Alkompis, the research was conducted…