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Friday, 2 October 2020

Macron outlines new law to prevent Islamic 'separatism' in France

Local officials will get extra powers to fight radicalism and social problems will be tackled

Emmanuel Macron has announced a law against religious “separatism” aimed at freeing Islam in France from “foreign influences”.

In a long-awaited declaration, the French president outlined new measures to “defend the republic and its values and ensure it respects its promises of equality and emancipation”.

Related: French education minister reignites row over Muslim headscarf

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from Islam | The Guardian https://ift.tt/3cOj3se

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