Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced Wednesday the launch of a future national strategy to combat anti-religious acts. This announcement was made on the occasion of the centenary of the Grand Mosque of Paris, where he reaffirmed the government's commitment to better preventing violence and discrimination against believers, regardless of their faith.
In his speech, the minister recalled the historical significance of the Grand Mosque of Paris, built in homage to the Muslim soldiers who died for France during the First World War. He stressed that tensions and hate speech targeting Muslims remained a concern, stating that they ran counter to the values of the Republic.
A response to the rise in anti-Muslim acts
Laurent Nuñez noted that anti-Muslim acts had increased sharply in 2025, with 326 incidents recorded, representing an 88% rise in one year. He emphasized that the Republic must protect all citizens, regardless of their faith, and that an attack against a person because of their religion constitutes a violation of republican principles.
The minister specified that the national and territorial conferences on combating anti-religious acts, announced by Emmanuel MacronThese efforts were expected to lead to a national roadmap. This roadmap will focus in particular on developing prevention strategies, strengthening training for relevant stakeholders, improving research, and providing better support for victims.
In conclusion, Laurent Nuñez commended the initiatives of the Grand Mosque of Paris in training imams and promoting interfaith dialogue. He also noted that the majority of Muslims living in France are French citizens or were born in the country, asserting that there is no conflict between practicing their faith and upholding the values of the Republic.
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