France Warns of Growing Salafi, Muslim Brotherhood Tendencies

A parliamentary report in France recently warned of the consequences of the growth of Salafi and Muslim Brotherhood movements in the European country, calling on the state to take action in order to confront extremism.

The report, issued by the French Senate, recommended applying about 40 measures to "confront extremism" because the matter could become more threatening.

The French report suggests that a number of procedures are followed such as the prevention of incitement and separatist speeches, as well as the monitoring of schools and associations.

The recommendations stressed that every association that wishes to benefit from state support must sign a charter pledging to respect "the values ​​of the French Republic”.

Thus, the report recommended that a database be created for students who are studying from their homes, according to the French newspaper "Le Figaro”.

The document drew attention to the danger of militant movements claiming to be non-violent; especially Salafism and the Muslim Brotherhood, as they seek to control Islam in France in order to create an "alleged caliphate," according to the report.

The report stated that these hard-line movements, in reference to the Muslim Brotherhood and the Salafists, are infiltrating various aspects of life and trying to impose new social standards.

France Witnesses Dozens of Terrorist Attacks

France witnessed a number of terrorist attacks after 2015. Many from the European country traveled to tense hotspots in the Middle East in order to join the ISIS organization and other militant groups.

Some terrorist attacks were carried out in France by people who had previously been placed on probation or known to have strict positions but had not been arrested because of the lack of sufficient evidence or for the observance of the human rights system.

The debate is raging in France over whether the country is tolerating symbols of radical discourse, who are active in the name of serving the Muslim community, but they are turned into "voices of incitement."