In Denmark a Muslim party has been founded. The party is called ‘Denmark’s Muslims’ and the party’s mission is to fight for socially marginalized people. The founder, Ras Anbessa, converted to Islam in 2008. He is currently a member of the Danish Social Democrats. He has also been part of the left-wing antiracism network called…
Henny Kreeft, leader of the Dutch Muslim Party (NMP), announced Monday that the party will contest upcoming local council elections in Venlo, hometown of politician Geert Wilders. The vote, to be held November 18, 2009, is the result of redrawing council boundaries. Four candidates – two with a Moroccan, one with a Turkish and one…
Mohamed Rabbae, chairman of the National Moroccan Council (LBM) says that it is time for an Islamic party in the Netherlands – similar to the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA). In an interview to Sp!ts magazine about Wilders’ film ‘Fitna,’ Rabbae said that he missed parliamentarian contribution with a Muslim background. He added that he sees…
