The French government has decided to deny the nationality to a man over allegations that he has forced his French wife to wear the face-veil. “This case is about a religious radical,” said French Prime Minister François Fillon, following Immigration Minister Eric Besson’s admission about the case. “He imposes the burqa, he imposes the separation…
Hanane Kaddour interviews Fadela Amara a year after the announcement of her plan “Espoir Banlieues.” Amara is Secretary of State for Urban Policies in the Conservative UMP government of French Prime Minister François Fillon. Amara responds to critiques that the goal of 4500 long-term work contracts for youths in the suburbs was not met (they…
PARIS: The French Senate approved by a large majority a bill banning hijab and other religious insignia in state schools on Wednesday, March 3. The proposal was adopted with 276 in favor and 20 against, despite the recent mass protests by the five-million-estimated Muslims and human rights at home and the appeal of some countries…
