islamophobia
More Muslims, more mosques in Europe
'Islamist' threats to power or positive signs of integration? A Ramadan special
islamophobia, berlin, western eu, cologne, germany, religion, europe
In Turkey islamism is modern
Durão Barroso says Turkey is not yet ready for entry into the EU, and Spanish Secretary of State for the European Union, Alberto Navarro argues that the sphere of influence in Turkey not taken up by the EU will instead be taken up by Russia, China or Iran.
islamophobia, candidate countries, non-eu countries, afghanistan, josé manuel barroso, turkey, politics
Barcelonistan
As 29 people of mainly Moroccan origin go on trial in Madrid for the March 11 bombings of 2004, life for Barcelona's Muslim community ticks on
islamophobia, barcelona, 11m, cities, southern eu, discrimination, spain
Milli Görüs: wolves in sheep’s clothing
The Islamic Association of Milli Görüs is Europe's largest 'radical' Islamic religious association, monitored by the Office of the Protection of the Constitution
islamophobia, netherlands, discrimination, cologne, germany, turkey, religion
Rocky ride from Jerusalem to Mecca
Interfaith forums uniting Muslims and Jews have mushroomed in the United Kingdom following escalation of international conflicts. Are these more than a kneejerk reaction to the pressure put on faith communities?
Putting out the papal fire
The power of words: uttered by a medieval Byzantine Emperor once upon a time, and infamously ‘quoted’ by Pope Ratzinger at a speech in Regensburg
Mixed greetings for UNIFIL in Lebanon
The Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon has been UNIFIL’s first successful operation. In Beirut, the European troops have been welcomed but also criticized
The pope bars Europe’s door to Mohammed
Benedict XVI speech in Regensburg set forward a Christian vision of Europe which excludes Turkey
Education and Islam: keeping the faith
Are state faith schools a viable solution to integration problems in Europe?
islamophobia, united kingdom, youth, france, nationalism, education system, multiculturalism
Spain: Between bombs and calls for freedom
192 deaths and thousands of injuries was a harsh wake up call for Spain. On March 11, the country started their fight against Jihadist terrorism
islamophobia, spain, defence, development, future of europe, education system, multiculturalism
Squabbles and wrangles in the Muslim world
Despite a population of 15 million Muslims in Europe, stereotypes are still strong: Islam = terrorism. Muslim organisations fail to tackle the identity crises that destabilise their communities
islamophobia, underground, nationalism, identity, violence, future of europe, education system
Europe’s anti-terror alert systems are out of tune with each other
The planned terror attacks uncovered in London are putting the alert systems of every European country to the test. Find out how these work and which alert levels are currently in place.
islamophobia, democratisation, eu frontiers, cia flights, globalisation, human rights, identity
Europe - USA: back to french fries
Though support for Europe’s soft power grows in American liberal bastions, the military EU institutions still lack credibility in the US
islamophobia, war, united states, european democracy, america, human rights, defence
Muhammad cartoons: humour or hate?
This week freedom of expression has taken up an inordinate amount of column inches in the European press. But where do the boundaries lie between freedom of expression and causing offence?
islamophobia, world affairs, satire, denmark, journalism, religion, europe
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