(European Conservative) In several European countries, a political trend that until now remained discreet is becoming increasingly visible: the deliberate construction of Islamist lobbies inspired by models already employed by other pressure groups.
A recent example is that of Italian activist and influencer Ibrahim Youssef, who happens to hold a PhD in political science and philosophy. As Il Giornale reported, speaking recently on the podcast Strong Believer, Youssef, an active figure in networks associated with Italian Islam, argued that the Muslim community must prepare to play a significant political role in the medium term.
According to demographic projections from the Pew Research Center, Muslims — who represented 4.6% of the Italian population in 2022 — could reach nearly 10% by 2050. For Youssef, this demographic trend opens the door to growing electoral influence if it translates into cohesive political participation.
