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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Almost exactly a year on from the Christchurch mosque shootings, on March 19, 2020, the Council of European Muslims (CEM) renews its deepest sympathies and condolences to the families of the victims.  As the sentencing of the terrorist who killed 51 Muslim worshippers in New Zealand — and live-streamed the massacre — was set to […]

The Council of European Muslims is saddened by the tragic loss of dozens of lives in the explosion in Beirut, Lebanon. We would like to express our deepest condolences to all those affected by the massive explosion and we wish a speedy recovery to the injured. We also call on European governments, civil society and […]

On the joyous occasion of Eid Al-Adha, the Council of European Muslims would like to extend Eid greetings to all Muslims all over the world and to convey a warm message of solidarity and peace to all humanity. Muslims worldwide are celebrating Eid al-Adha this year amid strict measures due to the coronavirus pandemic as […]