Islamophobia Becomes Mainstream in European Politics, Expert Warns

Islamophobia becomes mainstream in European politics, warns expert Farid Hafez. Farid Hafez notes anti-Muslim sentiment now entrenched in many European countries’ institutions.

Right-wing anti-Islam agendas adopted by both center-right and center-left European parties.

Since twenty fifteen, governments increasingly embrace Islamophobic rhetoric across the continent. Urban Muslims and minorities less receptive to racism, unlike rural European populations.

EU’s mechanisms combating Muslim hate and discrimination suffer from insufficient available resources. Hafez urges education, policy changes, and stronger Muslim organization for substantial progress.