Date of source: Friday, May 9, 2003
The article discusses the conditions of the Muslim community and France, its relations with the secular French society and its political influence.
Date of source: Sunday, May 11, 2003
The author comments on the establishment of the first Islamic council in France and gives a background about it.
Date of source: Wednesday, April 23, 2003
In the recent election of the Islamic Council in France, the Muslim Moroccan community won 16 of the 41 seats of the council. Bu-Bakr, the imam of Paris Mosque and the official representative of Muslims in France, is worried about the Islamic Organizations Union, which is supported by the Egyptian...
Date of source: Thursday, April 3, 2003
The author comments on the effect of the war in Iraq on Muslims in France. He believes that the French anti-war attitude has reconciled their religious and national identities.
Date of source: Monday, August 1, 2005
Two different attitudes towards Arab and Islamic communities in the West have emerged following the London bombings. The first continues to consider that Islamic communities can adapt its identity to modern concepts like democracy. The second attitude is based on anxiety and fear.
Date of source: Friday, November 18, 2005
A summary of articles about the riots in Paris and politicians’ reactions to them, putting forth explanations for the events and possible steps France should take toward reform.
Date of source: Saturday, October 8, 2005
British Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw spent hours this week negotiating with Germany over the issue of Turkey’s accession to the European Union.