Macron’s Party Proposes Ban on Veils for Young Girls
French President Emmanuel Macron’s political party is advocating for a ban on young girls wearing Islamic veils in public. This push follows troubling findings from government reports that reveal the Muslim Brotherhood’s long-standing efforts to gain influence within the Islamic community, often contradicting Western laws.
On Wednesday, French Prime Minister Gabriel Atal, who leads Macron’s Renaissance party in Parliament, suggested that girls under 15 should be prohibited from wearing veils. France had already made headlines as the first European country to implement a ban on adults back in 2011.
Atal contended that the government needs to take more decisive action following the report’s release. The Muslim Brotherhood has reportedly been trying to subtly infiltrate France and other parts of Europe for the last 70 years. Their strategy seems aimed at dominating various aspects of the Muslim community while promoting Islamization within Western societies.
According to the report, the movement has leveraged supposed social justice campaigns through various Muslim associations. They’ve challenged the term “Islamophobia,” which they coined, and used the veil ban as a facade to legitimize their narratives and connect the Muslim community to their initiatives.
In addition, local networks, established by trained Islamic activists, have emerged to manage community shops, sports groups, private schools, financial services, and dating platforms to exert control over everyday life in the Islamic community. This effort has also reinforced strict Muslim customs, such as the use of veils for women and girls.
Reports indicate a notable increase in the number of young girls wearing veils, even as young as 5 or 6, described as the “baby lion cubs” of radical Islam in France. Consequently, Macron’s party is calling for laws that would penalize parents who allow their minor daughters to wear veils.
Atal has also urged the government to draft a “law against Muslim entryism,” in addition to the 2021 legislation aimed at curbing “separatism” due to the perceived dangers posed by the Muslim Brotherhood and its affiliates.
Home Minister Bruno Letterou issued a warning about a clear threat to national unity and public order, suggesting that the ultimate aim of these movements is to align French society with Sharia law.
Following the report, the National Defense Council has prioritized efforts to disrupt the funding of groups associated with the Muslim Brotherhood. They plan to freeze assets and implement measures to keep public funds away from Islamist causes. However, there are concerns that EU funding programs often support the Brotherhood, making unilateral action by France complicated.
The report also highlights a broader network of Islamist influence that has quietly seeped into government priorities, all while preventative measures against jihad terrorism have overshadowed these concerns. It seems there’s a hesitance to confront the Muslim Brotherhood directly due to fears of being labeled “Islamophobic.”
The report points out that the victim narratives utilized by the Muslim Brotherhood have played a significant role in swaying Islamic communities and public institutions. Their campaign against Islamophobia serves as a crucial link between various Muslim factions and the radical left in France, including the extreme socialist party led by Jean Melenchon.
Melenchon stated that the report reveals how “Islamophobia” has reached alarming levels in France, dismissing it as a “delusional theory” espoused by populists like Marine Le Pen and certain government officials.
In turn, Deputy Jordan Bardella has reiterated the call for a complete ban on the Muslim Brotherhood in France, arguing that such measures are essential for safeguarding the nation from perceived Islamic threats.
