There are many illnesses that may remain in a latent phase for a long time, showing no significant symptoms, but becoming much more dangerous if left untreated. Once they break out, treatment becomes difficult—sometimes even impossible.
This applies to various cancers, for example. A similar analogy holds for certain social problems, such as the creeping spread of ideologies that pose a threat to the very foundations of European democracies.
The Gradual Spread of Islamism
This is precisely the type of problem France—and indeed, the entire European continent—must now address. A recently declassified official 73-page report, commissioned by French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau, warns about the gradual spread of radical Islamism (not only) in French society. According to the French newspaper Le Figaro, the findings are alarming: “The country is being undermined from within by the Muslim Brotherhood, which has established a vast network of operations,” the report states.
According to the report, France has 139 prayer rooms associated with the Muslim Brotherhood. Another 68 locations are ideologically connected to the Brotherhood, although they deny it. These constitute around seven percent of the approximately 2,800 Muslim places of worship in the country. The report states that around 91,000 worshippers attend these mosques for Friday prayers.
Propaganda in Schools and Online
This may seem like a relatively small number, considering the size of the Muslim community in France. However, it would be a mistake to assume that the Brotherhood only uses mosques to spread its ideology. Unsurprisingly, it also uses digital propaganda and educational activities, especially targeting young people.
On social media, influence is spread by “influencers” who are “often the first point of contact with Islam and act as a bridge between Islamist ideologies and young French-speaking Europeans.” The report points out “activism by a new generation of preachers, often trained by leading religious leaders of the movement and exposed to hybridization with Salafism,” which “is a major factor in the spread of Islamism via social networks, reaching wide audiences.”
The Brotherhood clearly places particular importance on education. The report even states that this occurs “to a degree not seen in other European countries.” A total of 21 schools directly or indirectly linked to the Brotherhood were identified, with a total of 4,200 students.
One such school is the Lycée Averroès in Lille, considered the flagship of Islamic education in France.
Ties to Qatar
This school was funded by Qatar and other Arab countries. The issue is that its teaching materials “contain elements contrary to republican values.” Additionally, early last year, there were 815 Quranic schools in France (excluding overseas territories and Paris), attended by 66,000 minors. One-third of these schools are reportedly linked to radical Islamism, including 114 affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood.
Even seemingly innocent-looking charitable organizations are part of this network. The Brotherhood’s reach is strengthened by approximately “thirty Islamist charitable organizations identified across the country, including sixteen led by Salafists and four that are or were part of the Muslim Brotherhood.”
One such Brotherhood-linked charity, Humani’terre, founded in 2018 to collect donations for the Palestinian population, is reportedly under investigation for suspected financing of Hamas.
These charity and educational networks also blend into local communities. “Where there is a mosque, shops, sports clubs, and personal development courses often appear, creating a cohesive ecosystem.”
It is estimated that nearly 300 different associations (religious, charitable, educational, professional, youth, and even financial) are directly linked to the Muslim Brotherhood network. Thus, the number of people radical Islamists can reach is considerably higher.
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9 responses to “Why Did Europe Overlook the Warnings About the Muslim Brotherhood?”
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Blimey, did we miss the memo on this one? So, while we were busy sipping our espressos, the Muslim Brotherhood was setting up shop like it’s a Sunday market! 🇫🇷🧐
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Looks like Europe’s taking the “let’s ignore the obvious” approach to problems again, as if pretending they don’t exist will make them go away. 🤷♂️ Hope they’ve got a backup plan—like a magic wand or something! 🪄
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So, Europe had a front-row seat to the slow burn of radical ideologies, yet decided to keep munching on their croissants instead of taking notes, eh? 🥐 Must be that famous continental flair for ignoring the obvious! 😏
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Seems like we’ve got a classic case of “Oh, it’ll be fine” — right up until the point when it’s not. If only ignoring warnings came with a free espresso, eh? ☕️
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Seems like Europe is taking a leaf out of the “better late than never” book—who knew ignoring warnings could be such a trendy policy move? 🤷♂️ Maybe next time they’ll consider reading the reports before the next fashion week.
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Oh, just what we needed—another in-depth report on how our lovely European democracies are being gently nudged towards a more “inclusive” future. Who knew that ignoring warning signs could be so chic? 😏
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Mate, it’s like we’ve got a hot potato and everyone’s pretending it’s just a regular spud, innit? 🙄 Who knew ignoring a 73-page warning was the latest European trend in keeping things “chill”?
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Seems like we’re all just too busy sipping our espressos to notice the ticking time bomb, eh? But hey, at least the report is 73 pages long—plenty of time for a good read while ignoring the elephant in the room! 📚🙃
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Just what we need—more reports and warnings that’ll collect dust while we sip our espressos and debate the finer points of bureaucracy. It’s like watching a slow-motion train wreck, but hey, at least the view’s nice! 🚂☕️
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