Why Belgium is Ground Zero for European Jihadis
Several factors help explain why Brussels, the political capital of Europe, has emerged as the jihadist capital of Europe.
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Belgium: Jihad Mega-Trial Begins
Belgium’s largest-ever terrorism trial has begun under tight security in the port city of Antwerp.
The Islamization of Belgium and the Netherlands in 2013
Belgium and the Netherlands have been at the forefront of the debate over Muslim immigration and integration in Europe. What follows is a chronological summary of some of the main stories about the rise of Islam in Belgium and the Netherlands during 2013.
Islam Conquering European Higher Education
The Catholic University of Leuven, the oldest university in Belgium and one that has been a major contributor to the development of Roman Catholic theology for more than 500 years, will offer a degree in Islamic theology beginning in 2014.
Belgium Erasing Christianity for Islam
The move to “de-Christianize” the Christian holidays has been roundly criticized by those opposed to the relentless spread of multiculturalism in Belgium.
Belgium vs. Islamic Jihadists
Belgian police have carried out dozens of raids and arrested six Islamists — including the pugnacious ringleader of a Belgian Salafist group called Sharia4Belgium — suspected of recruiting foreign fighters for the war in Syria.
Europe: Mosque Building Shifts into High Gear
From Belgium to Greece and Spain to Germany, 2013 is shaping up to be another banner year for the construction of mosques in Europe.
Europe’s Latest Export: Jihadists
More than 1,000 Muslims from across Europe are currently active as Islamic jihadists, or holy warriors, in Syria, which has replaced Afghanistan, Pakistan and Somalia as the main destination for militant Islamists seeking to obtain immediate combat experience with little or no official scrutiny.
Confronting Sharia Law in Belgium
Members of Parliament introduced a bill that would limit the power of Muslim extremists who win elected office at the local or national levels and isolate themselves from the political mainstream.
New Hijab Controversies Brewing in Europe
Legal battles over the use of Islamic headscarves in public and private spaces are brewing across Europe.
Belgium: Jihad on Christmas Trees
More than 25,000 people in Belgium have signed a petition denouncing a decision to remove the traditional Christmas tree in the central square in Brussels and replace it with a politically correct structure of abstract minimalist art.
“Belgium Will Become an Islamic State”
Two Muslim politicians have vowed to implement Islamic Sharia law in Belgium after winning municipal elections in the capital Brussels on October 14.
