French Prime Minister’s Proposal to Ban Hijabs for Minors Sparks Controversy
23 May 2025
In France, Gabriel Attal’s proposals, leader of the presidential party Renaissance, on "Muslim entrism" are far from unanimous.
Islamophobia
Islamophobic and Neo-Nazi Stickers Spark Outrage in Orleans, University Files Complaint
16 May 2025
The University of Orleans filed a complaint on Thursday following the discovery of Islamophobic and neo-Nazi stickers. The City intends to do the same.
Five Arrested in France for Alleged Ties to Banned Islamophobia Group
15 May 2025
Police in Val d’Oise arrested five individuals including two women on Tuesday, suspected of continuing the activities of the Collective Against Islamophobia in France (CCIF), (…)
French Muslims Fear Rising Islamophobia After Fatal Mosque Stabbing
12 May 2025
Since April 25th, Muslims in France have been living in fear. On that date, suspect Olivier H. fatally stabbed Aboubakar Cissé, a 22-year-old Malian, in a mosque in Gard.
French PM Defends Use of ’Islamophobia’ Term After Mosque Killing
6 May 2025
The French Prime Minister explains the term "Islamophobic ignominy" he used in a post on X the day after the death of Aboubakar Cissé, a 22-year-old Malian killed in the mosque (…)
Mélenchon Consoles Muslim Woman at Paris Anti-Islamophobia Rally Following Mosque Attack
29 April 2025
During a rally against Islamophobia organized in Paris after the murder committed Friday in a mosque in Gard, the leader of La France Insoumise (LFI) Jean-Luc Mélenchon, (…)
France Boosts Mosque Security Nationwide After Fatal Stabbing in Gard
29 April 2025
Security around all mosques in France will be reinforced, announced Bruno Retailleau, Minister of the Interior, on Sunday. A measure taken after the murder of a young Malian, (…)
Moroccan Striker Faces Racist Abuse in Dutch League, Plans Exit
17 April 2025
Targeted by racist and Islamophobic insults, Moroccan striker of FC Volendam, Bilal Ould-Chikh, has decided to leave the Netherlands for Morocco after his career.
Muslim Couple Faces Racist Backlash Over New Montpellier Restaurant Opening
11 April 2025
Barely had he announced the opening of his restaurant in the Plan Cabanes neighborhood of Montpellier when a Muslim couple became the target of racist and Islamophobic insults.
French Soccer Coach Resigns After Alleged Islamophobic Incident
11 March 2025
In France, an act deemed Islamophobic prompts the coach of a club to resign from his position.