Secret police asked to present a survey on Islamism in Sweden

Sweden’s minister for Integration and Gender Equality, Nyamko Sabuni (Fp – Liberal People’s Party), has ordered an investigation of Islamist extremist activity in Sweden by the secret police (SÄPO). Sabuni also calls for exploring ways to support young people who want to leave Islamist organizations.

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The veil will not be banned in Zurich schools

Zurich cantonal authorities have decided not to ban the wearing of veils in schools. The cantonal parliament rejected by 104 votes to 65 a motion put forward by the rightwing Swiss People’s Party (SVP) which wanted to ban the veil in places of education “in order to makes Swiss values respected in schools”. The motion…

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Switzerland debates Islam and minarets

The debate over the integration of the Muslim community into Swiss society is not new and has long been the subject of considerable political tension. The most recent controversy is no different and has already fuelled a heated discussion on whether the construction of minarets in Switzerland should be banned. The Democratic Union of the…

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Muslim graves defaced after far-right election win

Over 90 Muslim graves were desecrated on Sunday in the central Austrian town of Traun, near Linz, close to the Czech border. The gravestones were knocked over and in certain cases painted with black spray paint, Austrian security authorities said in a statement. Jewish symbols such as the star of David were also painted on…

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Swiss reject SVP citizenship plan

In a referendum Swiss voters have voted by 64 percent to reject a proposal by the far-right Swiss People’s Party (SVP) that would have made it even harder for resident foreigners to gain citizenship. Only one of Switzerland’s 26 cantons backed the plan. At present, naturalisation is decided by a commission, usually at regional level….

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