France

Report Flags 2025 as Harsh Year for Muslims in France ……….. A rights group says 2025 has been one of the most difficult years for Muslims in France, citing a sharp rise in hate crimes, discrimination and violent attacks. In…

France Moves to Restrict Social Media Access for Under-15s ………. France will examine proposed legislation in January aimed at restricting social media use for children under 15 and banning mobile phones in high schools, Anadolu Agency reported. The bill is…

France eyes Australia-style social media ban for children this year ——————— France plans to follow Australia and ban social media platforms for children from the start of the 2026 academic year, The Guardian reported. A draft bill preventing under-15s from…

Dismissal of Hijab-Wearing Nurses Sparks Debate in French Public Hospitals …….. Decisions to dismiss Muslim nurses for wearing the hijab in several French public hospitals have sparked widespread debate and criticism, raising questions about the application of secularism in the…

Report reveals religion-based discrimination growing in France, primarily targeting Muslims ———————————– A recent survey released by a French rights group on Thursday unveils an increase in religion-based discrimination, particularly against Muslims, Anadolu Agency reported. According to the new 2024 edition…

Report Warns of Rising Discrimination Against Muslims in France ……….. France’s national rights ombudsman says discrimination based on religion has increased in recent years, with Muslims disproportionately affected, The Local France reported. The conclusions draw on a 2024 survey of…

French Interior Minister Warns Against Hijab Ban for Minors, Citing Risk of Stigmatisation ——————————- France’s Interior Minister Frédéric Nunez has pushed back against a new proposal to ban the hijab for minors in public spaces, warning that the measure could…

Rising Political Tensions in France Amid Shifts in Muslim Youth Identity …………… A new political survey in France suggests that far-right candidate Jordan Bardella is currently favored to win the 2027 presidential election, regardless of his opponent, raising concerns among…

France considering mobile phone ban for French high schools —————————— French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday revealed plans to extend the mobile phone ban from middle schools to high schools, Anadolu Agency reported. “We removed phones from middle schools. We…

French Right-Wing Senators Propose New Restrictions on Veil and Ramadan Practices ——————————————- French right-wing senators have issued a new report proposing a series of restrictive measures targeting Islamic religious practices, including bans on the wearing of the veil by minors…