France Commemorates 120 Years of Laïcité with Reflections on Secularism's Legacy and Future
France honors the 120th anniversary of the 1905 laïcité law, highlighting its enduring role in ensuring secularism, freedom of belief, and equality.
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Rising Religious Conservatism Among Young Muslims in France Revealed by New IFOP Survey
A 2025 IFOP survey reveals growing religious conservatism and rigor among young Muslims in France, highlighting increased adherence to Islamic practices and preference for Sharia over French laws.
France Faces Major Setbacks and Victories in Academic Freedom and Free Speech in November 2025
France grapples with a controversial academic conference cancellation and celebrates the release of imprisoned writer Boualem Sansal, highlighting ongoing debates over freedom of expression.
Major Arrests Tied to Pig Head Incidents Targeting Mosques in France and Germany
Serbian authorities have arrested eleven suspects linked to hate crimes involving the placement of pig heads outside mosques in France and Germany.