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Religion: end of reception of “seconded” imams in France on January 1
Religion: end of reception of “seconded” imams in France on January 1 – (France info)
From January 1, the government will no longer accept new imams sent and trained by other countries in France. The head of state announced it in 2020.
This was one of Emmanuel Macron’s big promises against separatism, who announced it in 2020 during a speech in Mureaux (Yvelines). In a letter sent to the countries concerned, Gérald Darmanin announces that France will no longer accept seconded imams from January 1. Those already present in the territory will have to change their status after April 1.
Some accused of being the relay of radical Islam
Sent by Morocco, Turkey or Algeria, these imams, employed by these States, are accused for some of being the relay of radical Islam. A welcome decision, but considered insufficient for Tareq Oubrou, the grand imam of Bordeaux (Gironde). “We must take care of the imams who are already in place, their training, prepare a whole adapted educational program, so that they are in line with the issues and challenges of our society”, he comments. According to estimates, some 300 seconded imams are present in the territory.
