France

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…

French Muslim Council Criticizes Poll for Reinforcing Stigma ………….. The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) has sharply criticized a new Ifop survey on Muslims in France, saying it reinforces negative stereotypes and contributes to a climate of growing…

Switzerland Holds International Conference on Societal Role of Mosques ———————————- An international conference on “The Role of Mosques in Serving the Community” was held in Switzerland, bringing together participants to discuss the growing contribution of European mosques to social cohesion.…

French Activists Launch Campaign Against Sports Hijab Ban ………….. A group of French activists has launched a campaign opposing the ban on wearing the hijab in sports venues, under the slogan “Let’s stand against all forms of discrimination and exclusion.”…

Threats Resurface Against Jargeau Mosque in France ———————– Eight months after an arson attack destroyed the Jargeau Mosque near the city of Orléans, members of the mosque’s Islamic Cultural Association have once again received a threatening letter. According to Le…

French Ex-President Sarkozy Begins Jail Sentence for Campaign Finance Conspiracy ………………. Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy began serving a five-year prison sentence on Tuesday at Paris’s La Santé prison after being convicted of conspiring to secure illegal campaign funds from…