Tag: Islamophobia in Europe

29 August 2023

CAIR Slams France’s Decision to Ban Muslim Students from Wearing Abaya

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) denounced the French government’s decision to ban Muslim students from wearing the abaya.

15 July 2023

EU Claims It Has Plans to Confront Growing Islamophobia

Marion Lalisse, the new EU coordinator on combating anti-Muslim hatred, claimed Thursday that the European Union has specific plans to fight Islamophobia.

28 May 2023

Anti-Muslim Rants of French Minister Sign of ‘Political Bankruptcy’

The recent tirade by French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin directed towards Muslims in France and other European nations highlights the “political failure and bankruptcy” of Emmanuel Macron’s administration, an analyst believes.

31 March 2023

Hijabi Muslim Women in Austria Facing More Anti-Muslim Racism

Muslim women wearing the headscarf in Austria face more anti-Muslim hate and discrimination than men, according to a local activist working against Islamophobia.

17 February 2023

London Mosques Receive Islamophobic Letters Following Turkey-Syria Quake

At least two mosques in London have received Islamophobic letters following the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria which has left more 42,000 people dead.

19 January 2023

Austria Still Viewing Islam as A Threat: Farid Hafez

Austrian intelligence services still view political Islam as a threat to the country, Austrian academic Farid Hafez said days after he was acquitted of “terrorism” charges for his work on Islamophobia.

16 December 2022

Muslim Fans Recite Shahada to Send Message to France’s Macron

Thousands of Muslim fans attending Morocco versus France match in Qatar recited the Islamic proclamation of faith, or the shahada, on Wednesday, sending a message to French President Emmanuel Macron.

02 December 2022

Muslim Firefighters in London Face ‘Institutional Racism’

According to an independent review, British Muslim firefighters face institutional racism at London Fire Brigade.

01 December 2022

Restaurant Owner in France Fined for Discrimination against Muslims

A French court fined a restaurant owner in southwest of the European country for prohibiting the entry of a Muslim woman for wearing the Islamic headscarf, also known as the hijab.

31 October 2022

UK Gov. Abandons Plan to Define Islamophobia, Confront Anti-Muslim Hatred

The UK government has abandoned a plan to officially define islamophobia amid mounting concerns over inaction on anti-Muslim hatred.