“France, Germany implement new policy to stop entry of foreign-funded imams, may deport them in a bid to combat radicalism and separatism”, Opindia, January 16, 2024:
France Foreign Minister Gerald Darmanin has announced that the country will stop foreign imams paid from abroad from entering France starting 1st January. This is aimed at reducing foreign interference among the French Muslim community to combat radicalism and separatist sentiments.
France reportedly aims to increase the number of locally trained imams. Moreover, foreign imams already staying in France will not be able to stay after 1st April 2024 under the current terms of their immigration status.
The policy is aimed at around 300 imams from Algeria, Turkey and Morocco. The announcement of the new policy was sent to Turkey and Algeria.
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