Instrumentalization of Laïcité in France Highlights Targeting of Islam
France sees growing political and legislative use of laïcité targeting Islam, reflecting shifting secularism focuses.
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Indre-et-Loire Bans Dieudonné's Latest 'Best’Of' Performance Amid Public Order Concerns
The Indre-et-Loire prefecture has prohibited Dieudonné M’BALA M’BALA's planned "Best’Of" show due to his past antisemitic remarks and risk to public order, continuing regional bans on his performances.
Rising Legal Actions Address Antisemitism and Racism in France in 2025
Recent legal proceedings in France address antisemitism and racism through an appeal over an Ilan Halimi memorial attack and cyberharassment complaints by artists.
French Authorities and Federations Condemn Recent Antisemitic and Racist Incidents in Universities and Parachuting Clubs
France confronts rising antisemitism and racism as a university event supporting terrorist acts and a parachuting club's Ku Klux Klan-themed party trigger official outrage and legal actions.
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.
Rising Religious Tensions and Far-Right Violence in France
Recent tensions in France reflect religious discrimination and far-right violence.
Legal Battle Over Antisemitism Accusations Intensifies for LFI
Raphaël Enthoven's legal battle with La France Insoumise over antisemitism accusations intensifies with a trial set for September 2024.