Islamist entryism

Germany: Five Arrested in Foiled Christmas Market Attack Plot

Authorities in Germany have arrested five men suspected of planning an Islamist-motivated attack on a Christmas market in the Dingolfing area of Bavaria. The suspects, which include individuals from Egypt, Syria, and Morocco, were believed to be planning an attack using a car. The arrests were made due to the cooperation of security authorities, preventing a potential attack. This incident underscores the heightened security measures at German Christmas markets following past attacks, including in Berlin and Magdeburg.

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French Report Fuels Islamophobia Debate Amidst Government Scandals

A French government report warns of Islamist “entryism,” a tactic by groups like the Muslim Brotherhood to infiltrate French institutions, including schools and local government, to subtly undermine secular values from within. The report highlights the Federation of Muslims of France (FMF) as a key actor in this strategy, citing its control over numerous mosques, associations, and schools. This “entryism,” distinct from separatism, aims to influence societal norms and create religiously structured communities. President Macron has requested new government proposals to address this threat to national cohesion.

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