European Commission

Ursula von der Leyen and her view on Muslims in Europe

The candidate for president of the European Commission and current Minister of Defence of Germany, Ursula von der Leyen, presents her nomination to the position of European leader this Tuesday. Muslims make up approximately 5% of the population she wants to represent. A defender of “diversity” in society, this Christian Democrat has promoted the next incorporation of rabbis and imams to the German Army, but she did not always have an inclusive policy.

Islamophobia

European Commission against Islamophobia: “This fight is not for one group: it is about the society that we want, based on non-discrimination”

Tommaso Chiamparino is the European Commission’s coordinator on combating anti-Muslim hatred, a role he considers goes hand in hand with fighting for the rights of everyone, for an open, diverse society.

Islamophobia

New head of EU diplomacy Josep Borrell against Islamophobia: “Islam did not arrive in a rubber boat: it is part of the European culture”

The acting Spanish Foreign Minister, Josep Borrell, will become the high representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy next Novembre. In his new job as head of European diplomacy, Borrell will also deal with issues including the common European defense and migration from outside the EU.

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Ramia Schannel, the Muslim YouTuber from Spain who advised the European Commission

She is always smiling and has a natural gift to speak in front of the camera, although she assures to be shy and feel “stressed” when she is surrounded by many people. That is why she gets nervous when someone recognizes her on the street. This young lady from Barcelona (Spain) who graduated in Business Management has more than 38,000 followers on her YouTube channel, Ramia Schannel.

Islamophobia

Frans Timmermans, European vice-president: “Every European has the right to practice his or her faith in peace and security”

European Commission vice-president Frans Timmermans has asked representatives of the different European religions to actively take part in the political process ahead of European elections next year.

Refugees

The truth about the alleged pull-backs of migrants from the sea to Libya

Italy is under scrutiny for allegedly forcing migrants and asylum seekers to return from international waters to lawless territory. A European source recognizes to Salam Plan that such actions are illegal but the European Commission denies that it is happening.