European Commission, Frans Timmermans made his comments during the EU first seminar
Addressing the soaring Islamophobia in Europe, the European Commission warned that anti-Muslim attacks are rising rapidly in Europe, calling for urgent measures to deal with the issue.
Vice President of the European Commission, Frans Timmermans made his comments during the EU first seminar on combating anti-Muslim and anti-Semitism hatred held in Brussels.
The EU conference came as the Eurobarometer public opinion survey found that Muslims suffer from the lowest levels of social acceptance among all religious groups.
It also showed that 50% of Europeans believe discrimination based on religion or beliefs is widespread.
One in three of Europeans who express a religious belief while applying for a job can be rejected.
