Europe Debates the Burkini
A row over burkinis has reignited a long-running debate over Islamic dress codes in France and other secular European states.
France
Paris Becomes Massive Camp for Illegal Migrants
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has announced plans to build a “humanitarian camp” next to one of the busiest train stations in the city so that thousands of illegal migrants bound for Britain can “live with dignity.”
The Islamization of France in 2015
A chronological review of some of the main stories about the rise of Islam in France in 2015.
France’s Politically Correct War on Islamic Terror
French leaders consistently act in ways that contradict their stated goal of eradicating Islamic terror.
France Declares War on Radical Islam
A raft of new anti-terrorism measures are aimed at preventing French citizens or residents from joining jihadist groups abroad, and at slowing the spread of radical Islam at home.
The Islamization of France in 2014
A chronological review of some of the main stories about the rise of Islam in France during 2014.
French Jihadist Arrested For Brussels Jewish Museum Attack
The arrest of a French jihadist for the fatal shooting of three people at the Jewish Museum in Brussels confirms the worst fears about the security threat posed by battle-hardened European jihadists returning from the fighting in Syria.
France Launches Anti-Jihadist Plan
The French government has unveiled a new plan aimed at preventing French citizens or residents from waging jihad in Syria and other conflict zones in the Muslim world.
Islam in Europe: January 2014
One month into 2014 and Islam-related controversies continued making headlines in newspapers across Europe. The most salient topic involved the dramatic increase in the numbers of European jihadists participating in the war in Syria.
The Islamization of France in 2013
A chronological review of some of the main stories about the rise of Islam in France during 2013.
France: The Looming Battle over Muslim Integration
A panel appointed by French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault to review France’s integration policies has urged the government to implement a “new form of secularism” that would raise the profile of Islam in public life—in order to improve the integration of Muslim immigrants.
European Court Considers Legality of French Burqa Ban
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has opened a landmark hearing to consider the legality of France’s ban on wearing Islamic veils in public spaces.
