France

A Polish Church Replaces Parking Fees with Prayers A local church in western Poland has adopted an unusual way of regulating the use of its parking lot, replacing monetary fees with prayers and assigning different prayers according to the length…

France Passes Law Allowing “Assisted Death” Under Specific Conditions On Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron signed a law permitting “assisted death” in France under specific health and legal conditions, as reported in the official gazette after completing its legislative and…

The closure of the Al-Taqwa Mosque near Paris sparks debate over Islamophobia and freedom of worship The decision by French authorities to close the Al-Taqwa Mosque in the Chanteloup neighborhood of Aulnay-sous-Bois, northeastern Paris, for six months has sparked significant…

The French Constitutional Council Cancels Law Banning Social Media for Those Under 15 On Friday, the French Constitutional Council annulled a draft law that sought to ban children under the age of fifteen from using social media. The council deemed…

France closes mosque over Quran verses and Islamic texts used in Muslim worship ——————————————– A French court has upheld the six-month closure of a mosque near Paris in a case that has raised fresh concerns over the state’s policing of…

France Moves Toward Banning Social Media Use for Children Under 15 —————— A French parliamentary reconciliation committee has approved a bill that would ban children under the age of 15 from using social media platforms, as part of efforts to…

Hijab-Wearing Child at 2026 World Cup Sparks Political Debate in France ——————————– The appearance of a hijab-wearing child during the player entrance ceremony before France’s match against Sweden at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has sparked political and media debate…

French Parliament approves assisted-dying bill after heated debate ————————————- France’s Parliament has approved a landmark bill that would establish a legal right to assisted dying for certain adults with incurable illnesses, following months of ethical and political debate. The National…

French Muslims Question Inclusion as Debate Over Secularism and Religious Rights Intensifies ———————————————- France’s Muslim community, estimated at around five million people, is facing renewed debate over whether the country’s principle of laïcité (secularism) is being applied equally or increasingly…

Debate Grows Over Muslim Religious Services and Mosque Access in France ————————————————— A debate over the accessibility and financing of Muslim religious institutions has intensified in France, following criticism of a funeral prayer fee introduced by the Great Mosque of…