Category: Press Releases

The Council of European Muslims (CEM) held its general assembly in Istanbul, Turkey from 19th to 22nd May 2022 with the participation of representatives of member organisations from across Europe along with a number of distinguished guests. The assembly elected Mr. Abdallah Ben Mansour as CEM chairman for 2022-2024, along with members of the European […]

Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh shot dead while covering the Israeli raid in Jenin. Israeli Sniper targeted her with a bullet behind the ear despite wearing clearly marked “PRESS” jacket and helmet. The Council of European Muslims sends sincere condolences to Abu Akleh’s family and condemns in the strongest possible terms this attack on […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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, 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]