Europe

German Court Blocks Blanket Cancellation of Afghan Resettlement Commitments ————————————— Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that the government cannot collectively cancel previously approved resettlement commitments for Afghan nationals and must review each case individually. The ruling came after an…

Italy’s 1.7 Million Muslims Face Growing Challenges Over Mosques, Cemeteries and Religious Rights ——————————————– Italy’s Muslim population, estimated at more than 1.7 million people, has played an active role in the country’s social and economic life for decades. However, the…

EU Gender Pay Gap Persists as Women Earn Nearly €3,900 Less Annually Than Men —————————————— Recent European data shows that the gender pay gap remains a significant challenge across the European Union, with female workers earning an average of nearly…

Sweden Democrats Call for Closure of Islamic Schools, Ban on Hijab in Public Institutions —————————————– Sweden’s right-wing Sweden Democrats (SD) party has renewed calls for stricter policies targeting Islamic institutions, proposing a halt to the establishment of new Islamic schools…

Portugal’s Face Covering Ban Draws Criticism from Rights Groups ————————————————— Portugal’s approval of legislation banning face coverings in public spaces has sparked criticism from Amnesty International and civil liberties advocates, who warn that the law could negatively affect religious freedom…

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…