The latest on Islamophobia and Muslim life in France, sourced from French and international media.
Le Pen launches fourth presidential bid as Europe shifts rightward Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far-right National Rally party, has launched her fourth presidential campaign as Europe experiences a broader...
The Great Mosque of Paris is marking its centennial this week, a milestone that reflects both the institution's long presence in French Muslim life and the complex colonial and political origins of its founding. What...
France Marks 10 Years Since Nice Bastille Day Terror Attack; Muslims Question Inclusion in National Values France is marking the tenth anniversary of the 2016 Bastille Day terror attack in Nice, which killed 86 people,...
Great Mosque of Paris marks centenary as landmark of French religious integration The Great Mosque of Paris, one of France's most prominent Islamic institutions, marked its hundredth anniversary this year, celebrating a...
Grenoble's Burkini Row Reignites France's Secularism Debate Grenoble has become the latest flashpoint in France's ongoing struggle over religious expression and secularism, as the city's decision to permit burkinis in...
Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far-right National Rally party, will be able to run for president after an appeals court in Paris on Friday shortened her ban from public office, according to reporting by CBC and...
France Grapples with Security Concerns Over Islamist Extremism Near Nuclear Facilities The Washington Examiner, a right-wing American publication, reports that the question of Islamist extremist activity in proximity to...
Jordan Bardella, leader of France's far-right National Rally (Rassemblement National, or RN), has called for halting immigration and introduced a package of security measures following violent scenes at PSG celebrations...
WWF under fire for alleged racial and religious blind spots in environmental work The World Wildlife Fund's French operations face criticism from environmental journalists for what advocates describe as a failure to...
A sheep delivered, a clear conscience: Eid in France in the age of uberization France's Muslim communities are increasingly turning to online platforms and delivery services to obtain sacrificial animals for Eid...
A new French poll puts National Rally leader Jordan Bardella on course to win the 2027 presidential election. A parallel surge for far-left candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon is also threatening to reshape the race in ways...
The Collectif for Countering Islamophobia in Europe, a Belgium-based rights group, has published its annual report on anti-Muslim discrimination across eleven European countries. The findings document not a collection...
New report documents rising Islamophobia across Europe, with hijabi women most at risk A new report has warned of escalating Islamophobia across Europe, identifying hijab-wearing Muslim women as the primary targets of...
One school in France is fighting back after a spurious article accused it of links to the Muslim Brotherhood, derailing plans for expansion and endangering educational opportunities for an underserved community. The...
France's Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced on 3 May 2026 that his government would introduce yet another law targeting what he called "Islamist entrism." It will be the fifth piece of legislation in under a year...
French Muslim organizations are escalating calls for parliamentary dialogue to safeguard civil rights amid legislative pressures. The organizations are seeking direct engagement with lawmakers to address concerns about...
Grand Mosque of Paris Announces Eid al-Adha 2026 Date as May 27 The Grand Mosque of Paris has officially announced that Eid al-Adha 2026 will be celebrated on May 27, according to announcements published by the...
A French far-right organisation has been staging increasingly high-profile provocations across Europe, most recently appearing at a rally in the United Kingdom where members performed a stunt involving niqabs before...
Islamophobic Graffiti Discovered at Venue Hours Before Interfaith Dinner in Lot-et-Garonne Islamophobic tags were found scrawled on the walls of a community hall in Lot-et-Garonne just hours before an interfaith dinner...
France's first Black Muslim mayor of a major city is already facing a racist campaign Bally Bagayoko won the mayoral election in Saint-Denis last March with more than 50% of the vote in the first round - a historic...
France's public employment agency France Travail has become the flashpoint in a new secularism debate after job postings for imam positions appeared on the platform. What happened Job listings for imam positions...
Georgetown University's Bridge Initiative has highlighted research examining how Islamophobia hailing from the left-wing of politics operates across three European democracies, including France. The study – which the...
Chems-Eddine Hafiz, rector of the Grande Mosquée de Paris, met with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Tuesday as part of an expanding dialogue between Catholic and Muslim leaders in France. According to the Grande Mosquée...
Grande Mosquée de Paris Launches "Memory Caravan" in Algiers, Retracing Franco-Algerian Muslim History The Grande Mosquée de Paris has launched a traveling exhibition titled the "Memory Caravan" in Algiers, marking an...
Great Mosque of Paris to Announce Official Date for Eid al-Adha 2026 The Great Mosque of Paris will soon announce the official date for Eid al-Adha 2026, according to reports from French news. The timing of Eid al-Adha...
A French anti-Islamophobia body has said it will refer historian Richard Haddad to prosecutors after he claimed certain Islamic teachings encourage Muslims to sell drugs to non-believers. In an interview with French...
France is freezing the assets of pro-Palestinian activists, sparking controversy over the use of financial sanctions. The measure targets individuals engaged in pro-Palestinian advocacy, raising questions about the...
The rector of the Great Mosque of Paris has sparked political controversy over comments on French cultural identity. Chadi Adraoui criticised what he termed the "French Canon," referencing a traditional roasted pig...
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