(NL Times) Mosque leaders in the Netherlands have little faith in the government, according to a survey conducted by researchers from Movisie and Moslimpeil. The report, based on interviews with 82 mosque leaders, will be submitted to the national coordinator against discrimination and racism.
Three-quarters of the leaders said they have “little or very little” confidence in the government, and a similar percentage doubted the government’s commitment to protecting Muslim rights. Only 1 percent expressed confidence. Leaders said their trust has declined over the years, citing incidents such as the benefits scandal, where families with migrant backgrounds were unfairly targeted, and municipalities conducting investigations into mosques without informing them.
Stereotypical comments by ministers following attacks on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in Amsterdam last year further eroded confidence.
