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New mosque to open in 2011 in Marseille, France

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Construction of the largest mosque in France is set to begin in Marseille. UMP mayor Jean-Claude Gaudin delivered the building permit; Marseille has approximately 200,000 Muslims, approximately one quarter of the population. The 8600 m2 lot was formerly an abattoir and will house the prayer hall, theological school, library, restaurant, bookstore and amphitheatre. The prayer…

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National Front Leader Jean-Marie Le Pen creates controversy in Marseille

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Announcing his intention to present himself in the 2010 regional elections in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, National Front leader Jean-Marie Le Pen made several “shocking” statements. He claimed that “mass immigration takes the form of an actual colonization.” He added that while today there are 300,000 Muslims in Marseille, when there will be 800,000, the mayor will…

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