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Legal
Language, laughter and a weather forecast: The remarkable plea of a dramatic defender
(Radio France) On Tuesday, defence council Xavier Nogueras used the language of the accused against the language of the court. It was a remarkable performance. Xavier Nogueras is the superstar of the defence benches. He is flamboyant, instantly identifiable by his prematurely […]
Academics & Education
French school abaya ban opens fresh secularism row
(AFP) The French government’s decision to ban schoolgirls wearing abayas — long, flowing dresses of Middle Eastern origin — has opened a fresh debate about the country’s secular laws and the treatment of Muslim minorities. Education Minister Gabriel Attal said Sunday that […]
Books
French authorities launch investigation over party with ties to Islamist networks A French parliamentary inquiry is examining alleged Islamist influence inside La France Insoumise after journalists detailed the party’s ties to radical groups.
(Jerusalem Post) The left-wing French party La France Insoumise (LFI) has extensive ties to Islamist elements, several French journalists have testified in recent weeks. The testimonies have been presented to the French National Assembly, which has launched a parliamentary commission of inquiry […]