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| France on Edge: Macron Demands "Concrete Solutions" on Islamist Threat |
| 2025-07-08 |
| [JFEED] French President Emmanuel Macron convened a high-level emergency security meeting at the Elysee Palace on Monday to address what he called the ''strategic threat'' of Muslim Brotherhood infiltration into vulnerable neighborhoods across the country. This marks the second such meeting in recent months, following a similar session in May which, according to Macron, failed to produce meaningful action. Frustrated by the lack of progress, the president demanded that his ministers now present ''concrete proposals'' to curb the spread of Islamist ideology, particularly in impoverished suburbs. The meeting was initiated by Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau and attended by top officials including the education and sports ministers. According to government sources, Macron was angered by leaks to the press regarding the classified security report that triggered the meeting. The report detailed what officials are calling a ''quiet ideological takeover'' in certain urban zones, warning that these trends pose a direct risk to the unity of the French Republic. While Macron stressed that not all Muslims in France should be lumped together, he underlined the need to take ideological subversion seriously. ''There's a difference between legitimate criticism and deliberate blindness,'' he said, cautioning against both panic and complacency. The political reactions have been deeply divided. Left-wing parties accused Macron of stigmatizing entire communities, warning that his rhetoric could inflame tensions. Meanwhile, the far-right National Rally (RN) party led by Marine Le Pen blasted the government for being too soft, calling for sweeping action, including banning certain Islamic organizations, cutting public funding to religious NGOs, and revoking legal recognition from groups with suspected extremist ties. Within Macron's inner circle, discussions are underway about forming a dedicated intelligence unit focused exclusively on Islamist activity and possibly establishing a special legal body empowered to take administrative action against radical groups—bypassing slow criminal proceedings. Reports indicate Macron aims to unveil a clear and assertive policy before the French Parliament reconvenes for its winter session. A formal ban on the Muslim Brotherhood is reportedly under consideration, mirroring similar moves already enacted in Jordan and other countries. As France grapples with rising extremism, demographic shifts, and growing political polarization, the battle over what defines ''republican values'' may soon become one of the most defining debates of Macron's presidency. Related: Muslim Brotherhood: 2025-07-01 Elderly woman dies of wounds sustained in Colorado attack on activists for hostages Muslim Brotherhood: 2025-06-30 US envoy says Turkey to have key role on ‘new road’ for Mideast after Israel-Iran war Muslim Brotherhood: 2025-06-30 Asra Nomani: How Socialist Muslims pulled off a 20-year takeover of the Democratic Party Related: Emmanuel Macron 07/06/2025 Macron's Secret Fear: Why He's Asking Russia to Influence Iran Emmanuel Macron 07/04/2025 'Death grip': Macron found a way to return to African colonies Emmanuel Macron 06/27/2025 France says it intercepted drones targeting Israel during Iran war Related: Bruno Retailleau 05/23/2025 French Report Warns Of Islamist / Muslim Brotherhood 'Entryism' As Risk To National Cohesion Bruno Retailleau 05/21/2025 France looks to ban children from wearing Muslim headscarf as government tackles 'political Islamism' Bruno Retailleau 05/10/2025 French pro-Palestinian group contests government decision to shut it down Related: Marine Le Pen 05/28/2025 'Lovers quarrel.' The French are thinking about who will replace Macron Marine Le Pen 05/23/2025 French Report Warns Of Islamist / Muslim Brotherhood 'Entryism' As Risk To National Cohesion Marine Le Pen 05/21/2025 France looks to ban children from wearing Muslim headscarf as government tackles 'political Islamism' |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #3 St. Bartholomew's day is coming up in August. Just saying. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2025-07-08 06:54 |
| #2 Talk to the recruiters. |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2025-07-08 00:34 |
| #1 forming a dedicated intelligence unit focused exclusively on Islamist activity and possibly establishing a special legal body empowered to take administrative action against radical groups—bypassing slow criminal proceedings In short, admitting that Muslims living in France are NOT Frenchmen? |
| Posted by: Grom the Affective 2025-07-08 00:34 |