Politicians React to Eric Zemmour’s Remarks

In the wake of Eric Zemmour’s controversial remarks concerning French Muslims published in an interview with Italian newspaper Il Corriere della Sera, several public figures have actively denounced his suggestions. In a recent press release, French Minister of the Interior Bernard Cazeneuve affirmed his support for French Muslims and called for all of France to…

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Dutch Politicians React to Innocence of Muslims Controversies

20 September 2012   Media coverage of ongoing international controversies surrounding the movie Innocence of Muslims tracks the responses of Dutch politicians, particularly to statements from the European parliament speaker Martin Schulz. Dutch Euro-parliamentarian Hans van Baalen announced that Schulz should be standing up for freedom of expression, while Geert Wilders, via Twitter, called Schulz…

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More See “Too Much” Religious Talk by Politicians

A new survey finds signs of public uneasiness with the mixing of religion and politics. The number of people who say there has been too much religious talk by political leaders stands at an all-time high since the Pew Research Center began asking the question more than a decade ago. And most Americans continue to…

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Moroccan Dutch Politicians Discuss Their Role in Islam Debate

9 November 2011 Moroccan Dutch politicians recently gathered in Utrecht to hold a debate regarding their work as political representatives and the position of Muslims in the Netherlands, NOS reports. The debate was an initiative by Labour councilor Latif Hasnaoui. Topics included those which will impact Muslims in the Netherlands, such as the proposed bans…

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French Politicians Amara and Duflot respond to the quick halal controversy

In the wake of the Quick fast-food chain’s decision to offer halal meat products, French politicians Fadela Amara and Cécile Duflot weigh in that the complaints against the possibility are excessive. Amara explained that because as a private business Quick does not offer public services they should be able to sell whatever they please. The…

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