Algerian man denied French nationality because of sexism

An Algerian man was denied French citizenship because “his idea of sexual equality is not that of the republic”, according to a high-ranking official quoted by French radio station Europe 1. The man, who has not been identified, is married to a Frenchwoman, but does not allow her to leave the family home freely, it…

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Le Pen Tells Dutch Radio that she’s no Geert Wilders

Radio Netherlands Worldwide – June 1, 2011 In an interview with Dutch radio, French National Front leader Marine Le Pen said that, unlike Geert Wilders, she is “not waging war against Islam”. She is fighting the Islamisation of French society. She said: “I’m not my father…Our party is not based on hate towards others, but…

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French far-right sees boost from planned Islam debate

News Agencies – February 18, 2011 France’s National Front party leader Marine Le Pen said that a planned national debate on Islam and secularism would boost its support and improve its chances in the presidential election next year. Le Pen mocked the planned debate as a new opinion poll showed she could score a strong…

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Sarkozy claims multiculturalism “clearly a failure”

News Agencies – February 10, 2011 French President Nicolas Sarkozy has declared that multiculturalism had failed, joining a growing number of world leaders or former leaders who have condemned it. He responded to the policy which advocates that host societies welcome and foster distinct cultural and religious immigrant groups.“The French national community cannot accept a…

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French National Front leader says Islam is not compatible with secular society

News Agencies – January 28, 2011 The recently appointed leader of France’s far-right National Front party has turned her attention toward Islam, saying it is “absolutely not compatible” with a secular society. Marine Le Pen, who took over as head of the party two weeks ago, has regularly faced accusations of Islamaphobia. “I think that France…

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