Muslim Brotherhood report sparks debate on France's unity
A government report warns of a long-term threat to France's national cohesion from the Muslim Brotherhood. The organization Muslims of France and the far left have criticized these findings.
A report commissioned by the French government suggests that the actions of the Muslim Brotherhood may threaten national cohesion.
The authors of the document emphasize that while this threat is not linked to violence, it could lead to damage to the social fabric and republican institutions.
The organization Muslims of France has expressed concern about the report's content, which they believe unjustly links them to the Muslim Brotherhood. They reject any attempts to associate them with foreign political agendas.
Allegation: The Muslim Brotherhood seeks changes in state secularism and gender equality
The report indicates that the Muslim Brotherhood aims for gradual changes in local and national regulations, particularly concerning state secularism and gender equality. The authors warn of local Islamism, which could influence local politics by creating Islamist ecosystems.
On Wednesday, the report was examined by the National Defence and Security Council led by Emmanuel Macron. The French Minister of the Interior, Bruno Retailleau, accused the Brotherhood of employing "entryism" tactics to impose Sharia law on French society. Meanwhile, Jean-Luc Mélenchon from the Unsubmissive France party criticized the convening of the National Defence and Security Council, arguing that the meeting validates the theses of conservative politicians.
