CEM expresses its deep concern over Quran burnings in Sweden
Tension continues to spread over Quran burnings in Sweden, led by the extremist right-wing Stram Kurs Movement. The Council of European Muslims (CEM) expresses its deep concern over the events, and stresses on the following: – Its total respect to freedom of speech, which should be exercised without provoking others’ doctrine or beliefs. – Deliberate […]
Brutal assault on worshipers at the holy site of Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israeli Occupation Forces renew attacks on the Palestinian worshippers during the holy month of Ramadan at the holy site of Al-Aqsa Mosque in a total provocation to millions of Muslims around the world. This brutal assault on worshipers is human rights violation and can never be accepted or justified. Free practice of religion is guaranteed […]
International Day to Combat Islamophobia
On Tuesday, 15th March 2022, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring 15th March as an International Day to Combat Islamophobia. Such a decision is an important step to shed light on this negative phenomenon in our societies today. It also strengthens the efforts made to raise awareness of its danger and combat Islamophobia. […]
Humanitarian Appeal for Ukraine
As war in Ukraine continues to escalate, thousands of refugees continue to flock to the border areas amid very difficult humanitarian conditions. Thus, the Council of European Muslims calls on relief organisations, mosques, and Islamic centres in Europe to act urgently to launch relief campaigns in coordination with their governments, civil society institutions, and the […]
Russia war against Ukraine
The world has woken to a war as Russia declares a military operation against neighbouring Ukraine, after diplomatic efforts have failed to stop the escalation between the two countries. The Council of European Muslims (CEM) considers today’s military attack as a serious escalation that threatens civilians’ lives and the regional diplomatic ties on the other […]
The Council of European Muslims expresses its deep concern over the new measures targeting Muslims in Austria
The Council of European Muslims expresses its deep concern over the new measures targeting Muslims in Austria, and the involvement of government, media, and academic parties in the incitement against Muslims. The measures specifically include “Islam Map,” showing the names and locations of over 600 mosques and associations in the country, in a way that […]
CEM is deeply concerned about the recent terrorist attack in the Austrian capital Vienna
The Council of European Muslims is deeply concerned about the recent terrorist attack in the Austrian capital Vienna. The terrible attack that left five dead and 20 people wounded, can only be condemned and rejected. In light of the frequent terrorist attacks recently witnessed by our European communities, we call for all Europeans from different […]
Council of European Muslims criticise the speech of French President Macron
The recent speech by French President Emmanuel Macron, in which he presented his plan to combat what he called “Islamic separatism,” has sparked different reactions. The Council of European Muslims raises deep concerns over the negative implications of this speech. In this regard, the Council of European Muslims affirms that: – The council considers the […]
European Day Against Islamophobia
On the European Day Against Islamophobia, the Council of European Muslims renews the calls for European governments and institutions to stand firmly against the increased Islamophobia and racist practices against Muslims in Europe. The recent statistics indicate that hate speech against Islam and Muslims has dramatically increased. It also shows a serious increase in religiously […]
Christchurch shooter’s sentence
A court in New Zealand has sentenced, on Thursday 27th August 2020, a self-confessed white supremacist who killed 51 Muslims as they prayed at two mosques in Christchurch in March 2019, to life imprisonment without parole, the first time such a sentence has been handed down in the country. In this regard, the Council of […]