NICE, France (AP) -- The French government Saturday introduced a new body to reshape Islam in France, part of President Emmanuel Macron's efforts to rid it of extremism.
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In bid to fight extremism, Macron seeks to reshape Islam in France
NICE, France (AP) — The French government on Saturday forged ahead with efforts to reshape Islam in France and rid it of extremism, introducing a new body made up of
NICE, France (AP) -- The French government Saturday introduced a new body to reshape Islam in France, part of President Emmanuel Macron's efforts to rid it of extremism.
Dozens of influential Muslim figures were handpicked by the government to take part in the new Forum of Islam. Critics say it is an attempt by French President Emmanuel Macron to gain right-wing support.
Forum of Islam — a new body made up of clergy, laymen and women — is set to lead Europe's largest Muslim community, with all its leaders hand-picked by the government
