Government & Politics – Page 3

Keir Starmer promises rape gang inquiry will investigate why ‘heinous crimes were disproportionately committed by Asian men’ The recent turmoil has led to significant delays in the inquiry, which is expected to take months to restart

October 25, 2025 Ed Griffiths

(GB News) Sir Keir Starmer has promised that the national inquiry into the rape gangs will investigate why “heinous crimes were disproportionately committed by Asian men.” In a letter signed by the prime minister, Sir Keir thanked the panel for its support […]

Quebec ban on religious symbols in daycares makes ‘them feel they no longer belong’: critics

October 24, 2025 Laurence Brisson Dubreuil

(CTV) Some daycare managers say they’re worried about Quebec’s proposed ban on religious symbols and the impact it will have on their hiring abilities and the quality of care. On Thursday, Secularism Minister Jean-François Roberge confirmed the provincial government will table legislation […]

Interview: Badenoch calls for visas of non-British university [activists] targeting Israeli professor to be revoked Exclusive: Tory leader tells Jewish News, 'I believe in a two-state solution, I think many people do, even in the Jewish community'

October 23, 2025 Lee Harpin

(Jewish News) Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has called for the expulsion of pro-Palestine students who disrupted a lecture at a London university due to the speaker’s links to Israel. In an interview with Jewish News, Badenoch also added that, if the students […]

France backing away from pledge to intercept migrant boats, sources tell BBC

October 23, 2025 Andrew Harding

(BBC) France is backing away from a recent commitment to intervene more forcefully at sea to stop small boats from crossing the English Channel, according to multiple sources contacted by the BBC. There is evidence that France’s current political turmoil is partly […]

Islamic preacher barred from entering Canada for speaking tour, months after being banned from U.K.

October 23, 2025 Marie Woolf

(Globe and Mail) An Islamic preacher who was banned from Britain earlier this year has now been barred from entering Canada for a planned countrywide speaking tour. The preacher, Sheik Uthman ibn Farooq, was prohibited from entering the U.K. by the British […]

Quebec government to ban religious symbols in daycares

October 23, 2025 Patrice Bergeron and Maura Forrest

(Canadian Press) The Quebec government says it will ban religious symbols for daycare workers in its latest bid to tighten secularism rules across the province. Secularism Minister Jean-François Roberge said Thursday the government is acting in the best interests of children. “I […]

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.

October 22, 2025 Mathilda Heller

(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 […]

Swiss government rejects ban on children’s headscarves in schools

October 22, 2025 Unlisted Author

(Swiss Info) The Swiss government does not want to ban schoolgirls from wearing headscarves in public schools. It argues that the current law sufficiently ensures that all girls can take part in school, sports and swimming lessons. The government examined such a […]

Austria deports first Afghan since Taliban seized power, says more to come

October 21, 2025 Francois Murphy

(Reuters) Austria deported an Afghan national back to his home country on Tuesday for the first time since the Taliban seized power there four years ago, and the conservative-led coalition government in Vienna said that more would follow soon. The government has […]

Socialist teachers protest Austrian headscarf ban The teachers suggested the government should focus more on sugary foods than forced Islamization among the youth.

October 21, 2025 Zolta Győri

(European Conservative) The Austrian federal government has introduced an important draft law that prohibits religious headscarves for girls under the age of 14. This measure, designed to protect young girls from societal pressures and promote an equal, focused learning environment, is set […]

Council of State backs bill to curb animal suffering during ritual slaughter

October 20, 2025 Unlisted Author

(NL Times) The Council of State has given a mostly favorable assessment of Esther Ouwehand’s (Partij voor de Dieren) bill aimed at reducing animal suffering during slaughter. Among its provisions is a proposal to make stunning animals mandatory before ritual slaughter. The […]

The roots of Quebec’s secularism debate, why it isn’t going away — and who it benefits Premier François Legault promises to counter threat of ‘radical Islamists’ by banning prayer in public

October 19, 2025 Steve Rukavina

(CBC) Premier François Legault’s fiery promise to defend Quebecers from “radical Islamists” by banning prayer in public has reignited a debate that has dominated the political agenda in the province for the last 20 years. In a speech to open the latest session […]

Flemish minister: Turkey abuses visa-free passports to send imams to Flanders

October 19, 2025 Unlisted Author

(Brussels Times) Flemish Minister for Employment Zuhal Demir has accused Turkey of abusing visa-free green passports to send pro-Erdogan imams to Belgium to influence third- and fourth-generation Flemish Turks. She has urged Foreign Affairs Minister Maxime Prévot to launch an investigation, according […]

Two arrested in Assen city center as banned Pegida Quran-burning protest sparks unrest

October 19, 2025 Unlisted Author

(NL Times) The planned Pegida demonstration in Assen on Sunday afternoon was banned at the last minute by Mayor Marco Out due to public safety concerns. The right-wing group had intended to burn a Quran near the Assen courthouse. Tensions flared in […]

Labour scraps Islamophobia definition amid fears it could threaten free speech The party has adopted new wording defining 'anti-Muslim hate'

October 18, 2025 Aymon Bertah

(GB News) Labour has scrapped its Islamophobia definition with fears it could threaten free speech. A working group has formulated new wording that will replace the controversial definition, adopted in 2019, changing the term “Islamophobia” [to] “anti-Muslim hate.” It will remove all […]

Portuguese parliament approves bill banning face coverings in public

October 17, 2025 Unlisted Author

(AP) Portugal’s parliament on Friday approved a bill banning face veils worn for “gender or religious” reasons in public, in a move seen as targeting the face coverings worn by some Muslim women. The measure was proposed by the far-right Chega party […]

Britain set to ditch plans for Islamophobia law Insiders tell the National move floundered even though Muslims are being attacked 'because of who they are'

October 16, 2025 Thomas Harding

(National-UAE) A proposal to introduce new laws to protect Muslims from hate in the UK has resulted in a behind-the-scenes move to quash an official definition of Islamophobia being adopted, the National can reveal. Speaking to people inside the room during high-level […]

BBB desperate in appeal to farmers, now also pushing burka ban

October 16, 2025 Unlisted Author

(NL Times) BBB leader Caroline van der Plas has explicitly warned farmers not to vote for the PVV. Geert Wilders’ far-right party seems to have farmers’ best interest at heart, but often votes with the animal party PvdD, she said in Nieuwsuur. […]

France: Far-right MEP on trial for defamation over comments about Muslim school

October 16, 2025 Ghita Zine

(Yabiladi) Far-right MEP Marion Maréchal is scheduled to appear before the Valence criminal court on Thursday, October 16, to face defamation charges stemming from comments she made on CNews regarding a Muslim school. In an October 2023 broadcast, she accused the private […]

Family of murdered MP David Amess ‘still without answers’ four years after death

October 15, 2025 Unlisted Author

(ITV) The family of a murdered MP said they are still hoping for answers four years after his killing. Southend West MP Sir David Amess, 69, was stabbed to death in his constituency by Ali Harbi Ali on 15 October 2021 while […]

Terror suspects who planned attack on Belgian PM will remain in prison

October 15, 2025 Unlisted Author

(Brussels Times) Two men, aged 18 and 23, who were arrested on suspicion of planning to carry out a drone attack in Antwerp last week will remain in the cell for another month, the Antwerp council chamber confirmed. Belgium’s Prime Minister Bart […]

Berlin strips citizenship from Hamas supporter The Palestinian immigrant celebrated his naturalization shortly before posting praises for the terrorist organization.

October 15, 2025 Unlisted Author

(JNS) Authorities in Berlin ordered the revocation of the citizenship of a Palestinian immigrant who shared online pictures of his newly issued passport and then praised Hamas, a German newspaper reported. The man, who was identified in the media only as Abdallah, […]

Minister ‘appalled’ women banned from Muslim run

October 14, 2025 Aurelia Foster

(BBC) The communities secretary has said he was “horrified and appalled” a fundraising run in an east London park barred women from participating. Hundreds took part in the 5 km (3.1 mile) race in Victoria Park on Sunday, according to East London […]

Migrant with AK-47 face tattoo jailed over threat to kill Nigel Farage in ‘chilling’ video Fayaz Khan made the threat between October 12 and 15 last year

October 14, 2025 Jacob Paul

(LBC) A small boat migrant with a terrifying AK-47 face tattoo has been jailed for five years after he threatened to kill Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in a “chilling” video. Fayaz Khan made the threat between October 12 and 15 last […]

German intelligence warning: Growing Hamas threat to Germany The number of foreign extremist attacks in Germany has risen sharply this year, with authorities identifying around 32,500 people as part of a ‘mostly’ Islamist milieu.

October 14, 2025 Rebeka Kis

(European Conservative) Despite the current ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, German intelligence chiefs warn that the terrorist group Hamas could increase its activity in the Federal Republic. The number of “foreign extremist” attacks has risen sharply this year, and Germany is increasingly […]

Police ‘believed synagogue attacker had real bomb’

October 13, 2025 Sarah Spina-Matthews

(BBC) Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has said police who shot the Manchester synagogue attacker had “every reason” to believe he was carrying a real bomb. Two people died when Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, carried out the car and knife attack at Heaton Park […]

SPÖ-linked teachers call Austria’s hijab ban ‘off target’ Vienna’s planned Islamic headscarf restrictions for girls up to the eighth grade have drawn criticism from Social Democratic teachers.

October 13, 2025 TEC News

(European Conservative) Austria’s planned headscarf ban for girls under 14 has sparked new criticism — this time from teachers’ unions linked to the Social Democratic Party. The teachers’ representative body called the measure a “blatant miss of the mark,” arguing that the […]

Muslim mayor defends ‘truly inspiring’ charity run — after women and girls banned from taking part Lutfur Rahman claimed there was 'no room for criticism' despite the ban

October 13, 2025 Ed Griffiths

(GB News) A London borough mayor has praised a charity fun-run which banned women and girls aged over 12 as “truly inspiring.” After Sunday’s Muslim Charity Run, mayor Lutfur Rahman said: “It was a pleasure to attend the prize-giving ceremony at the […]

Ebba Busch proposes ban on burka and niqab in public spaces

October 12, 2025 Unlisted Author

(Sweden Herald) The Christian Democrats leader Ebba Busch wants the burka and niqab to be completely banned in public environments. “One should be able to meet in real life if one is on the street, if one shops on the market, in […]

Boris Johnson reveals true stance on burka ban after GB News grilling over ‘letterbox’ jibe The ex-prime minister also defended Robert Jenrick over his 'white faces' remark

October 11, 2025 Jack Walters

(GB News) Boris Johnson has revealed his true stance on banning the burka after being grilled on GB News about his “letterbox” jibe. The former prime minister suggested that enforcing a dress code for adults was similar to Hamas dictating that women […]

Culture secretary orders crackdown on hate preachers Lisa Nandy drafting new laws to stop anyone convicted of hate crime from holding senior positions at charitable organisations, such as ... mosques, Islamic centres

October 11, 2025 Lee Harpin

(Jewish News) Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has announced a crackdown on hate preachers at mosques and Islamic centres as part of the government’s new efforts to combat antisemitism. [Meanwhile], in further measures to counter Jew-hate, thousands of teachers and university staff will […]

Wilders reportedly on Belgian terror cell’s target list; pulls out of election debate

October 10, 2025 Unlisted Author

(NL Times) Geert Wilders is reportedly on the target list of a terrorist cell arrested in Belgium on Thursday. The PVV leader has pulled out of an election debate on NOS on Friday afternoon as a precaution. A journalist from the Belgian […]

Court confirms reopening of Muslim school in Nice after closure order overturned Many in the community view the case as reflecting unfair treatment and potential religious discrimination.

October 10, 2025 Sara Zouiten

(Morocco World News) The Avicenne Muslim middle school in Nice has won another legal victory after the Marseille Administrative Court of Appeal confirmed the cancellation of a government order that sought to close the school. The court ruled on Friday that the […]

Nigel Farage ‘hopes and prays’ UK deports migrant who threatened to kill him The Reform UK leader broke his silence on the verdict in a three-minute video

October 10, 2025 Jack Walters

(GB News) Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has revealed he “hopes and prays” that the UK deports the small boat migrant who threatened to kill him. Mr Farage, who appeared at Southwark Crown Court yesterday, released a three-minute response video following today’s […]

Migrant with AK-47 face tattoo found guilty of threatening to kill Nigel Farage Fayaz Khan said he was coming to England and was going to 'pop, pop, pop' Nigel Farage after the Reform leader posted a video of the Afghan national coming to the UK in a small boat.

October 10, 2025 Unlisted Author

(Sky News) An Afghan migrant has been found guilty of threatening to kill Nigel Farage in a TikTok post. Fayaz Khan, 26, chose not to give evidence in his trial, in which he was accused of threatening the Reform UK leader between […]

‘We are deeply sorry’: Toronto principal apologizes after Arabic version of ‘O Canada’ played at school on Oct. 7

October 10, 2025 Jermaine Wilson

(CTV) A principal at a Toronto high school has apologized after an Arabic version of “O Canada” was played during morning announcements on the Oct. 7 anniversary of the deadly Hamas attacks on Israeli civilians. The apology from the principal of Earl […]

Mallorca far-right party Vox calls for ban on hijabs and Islamic religion classes in Balearic schools

October 9, 2025 Humphrey Carter

(Majorca Daily Bulletin) The far-right Spanish party Vox has presented a series of twenty proposed resolutions in the Balearic Parliament, including a ban on the wearing of hijabs in publicly funded schools and the end of Islamic religion classes. In a statement […]

Belgium says foiled jihadist plot for drone attack on PM

October 9, 2025 Adrien de Calan

(AFP) Belgian authorities Thursday arrested three young adults suspected of a jihadist-inspired plot to attack Prime Minister Bart De Wever and other politicians using drone-mounted explosives. The arrests were made in the northern city of Antwerp as part of an investigation into […]

Austria suspends state security employee who spied for Muslim Brotherhood, allegedly The employee — temporarily assigned to Austria’s intelligence agency — is suspected of leaking sensitive information to the radical Islamist group.

October 8, 2025 Rebeka Kis

(European Conservative) An employee of Austria’s Directorate of State Security and Intelligence (DSN) has been suspended after being exposed as a suspected spy for the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood — an organization which is considered anti-constitutional in Austria. The man — temporarily assigned […]

New Italian bill targets Islamic face coverings and religious funding

October 8, 2025 Angelo Amante and Crispian Balmer

(Reuters) Italy’s ruling Brothers of Italy party put forward legislation on Wednesday to ban the burqa and niqab in public spaces, part of a broader bill aimed at combating what it called “cultural separatism” linked to Islam. The bill, presented to parliament […]

Toronto high school scolded for playing Arabic O Canada on Oct. 7 Education Minister Paul Calandra warns incident at Earl Haig Secondary School better not happen again

October 7, 2025 Joe Warmington

(Toronto Sun) Saying he doesn’t “believe” it was accidental, Ontario’s education minister lambasted a Toronto high school Tuesday for playing an Arabic version of O Canada as Jewish students mourned the second anniversary of the barbaric mass murders of Oct. 7. Education […]

On Oct. 7 anniversary, Mamdani accuses Netanyahu, Israeli gov’t of launching ‘genocidal war’

October 7, 2025 David Propper and Carl Campanile

(NY Post) Mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani used the second anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 terror attack to blast the Israeli government for launching a “genocidal war” in Gaza and argue the US “has been complicit through it all” in a statement that […]

Gove urges Starmer to deliver ‘comprehensive anti-extremism strategy’ after synagogue attack Former cabinet minister tells Jewish News last Tory government failed to effectively deliver plan to tackle extremism

October 6, 2025 Lee Harpin

(Jewish News) Conservative peer and former cabinet minister Michael Gove has called on Keir Starmer’s government to introduce a “fundamental and comprehensive anti-extremism strategy” following the terror attack at Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester. Speaking to Jewish News at the Conservative Party […]

Ex-Biden officials microtarget Dearborn in Facebook ads soliciting funds for anti-Israel lobbying effort A New Policy, led by former Biden officials, accuses AIPAC of 'weaponiz[ing] Jewish identity'

October 6, 2025 Chuck Ross

(Free Beacon) An anti-Israel group started by two federal officials who resigned from the Biden administration over U.S. support for Israel is soliciting residents of Dearborn, Mich., a hotbed of anti-Israel and pro-Hamas sentiment, to fund its “professional lobbying force” to pressure […]

Badenoch links pro-Palestine demos to synagogue attack in defiant Tory conference speech Conservative leader tells delegates extremism on the UK's streets had gone 'unchecked'

October 5, 2025 Lee Harpin

(Jewish News) Kemi Badenoch has used her leader’s speech at the Tory Party conference to draw a direct link between pro-Palestine protests on Britain’s streets and the Manchester synagogue terror attack. Speaking on Sunday at the start of the party’s conference in […]

Dutch Parliament fails to ban Muslim Brotherhood by two votes Right-wing anti-immigration FvD backtracked at the last minute and withdrew support from the motion.

October 3, 2025 Zolta Győri

(European Conservative) According to Visegrád24 on X, a motion in the Dutch Parliament to ban the Muslim Brotherhood narrowly failed today, falling just two votes short. The proposal was introduced by Geert Wilders, leader of the Party for Freedom (PVV), and MP […]

Suspected Hamas member arrests spark German dual citizenship debate

October 2, 2025 Unlisted Author

(DPA) German conservative lawmaker Alexander Throm raised the question whether dual citizens convicted of terrorist acts on German soil should face easier revocation of their citizenship, following the arrest of three suspected Hamas operatives. Currently, German law allows citizenship to be stripped […]

CRA couldn’t justify why it was auditing Muslim charities: report Intelligence watchdog finds many groups lacked 'credible risks of terrorist abuse'

October 2, 2025 Catharine Tunney

(CBC) The Canada Revenue Agency could not always justify why it audited certain charities for potential terrorism links, raising the possibility that its decisions “are driven by bias and discrimination,” one of the country’s intelligence watchdogs concluded after a lengthy investigation. The […]

Roberge urges Quebecers to ‘wake up’ to the threat of Islamic radicalism CAQ government cites 2024 situation at Bedford elementary school as a 'flagrant' example.

October 1, 2025 Philip Authier

(Montreal Gazette) With the opposition parties accusing the government of using inflated language, Secularism Minister Jean-François Roberge says Quebecers need to “wake up” to the threat of radical Islamic groups infiltrating society. And far from backing down on comments about radicals he […]

[MPs] want to intervene in schools where religion clashes with democracy

October 1, 2025 Unlisted Author

(NL Times) Several parliamentarians in the Netherlands have expressed concern over the conflict between religious and democratic values at certain schools, as reported by Nieuwsuur on Monday. During a debate on primary education, Marleen Haage (GroenLinks-PvdA) and Ilana Rooderkerk (D66) emphasized that […]