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Euro MEPs agree to tackle Muslim Brotherhood and Islamist subversion
EU Parliament votes to counter Muslim Brotherhood influence but far-left calls it Islamophobic.
In brief
EU Parliament votes to counter Muslim Brotherhood influence but far-left calls it Islamophobic. European Parliament passes resolution to combat Muslim Brotherhood and Islamist networks, criticized as Islamophobic by far-left groups. Originally reported by Dailymail.
EU Parliament votes
European Parliament voted 381 to 167 with 15 abstentions to counter Muslim Brotherhood and Islamist networks.
Resolution details
The resolution calls for Muslim Brotherhood-linked entities to be added to EU terrorist list and national hate preacher registries.
Islamic distinction
The resolution distinguishes between political Islam and Islam as a religion, stating most religious Muslims reject violence against civilians.
Islamist entryism
The resolution defines Islamist entryism as using religious confusion to create parallel communities incompatible with democratic principles.
Far-left criticism
European Network Against Racism condemned the resolution as racist and Islamophobic, calling it a stain on European democracy.
MEP Céline Imart
French MEP Céline Imart called the vote a historic victory for Europe's first action against Islamist entryism.
Political divide
The resolution was rejected by far-left groups, with socialists and far-left boycotting the text despite majority support.
Anti-Semitism concerns
The resolution also condemned rising anti-Semitism in Europe and attempts to exploit Israeli-Palestinian conflict for anti-Semitic narratives.
Full-face covering ban
The resolution supports national measures banning full-face coverings like niqab and burqa in public spaces.
EU funds restrictions
The resolution requires EU funds to not reach entities linked to terrorist organizations or Muslim Brotherhood networks.
Lorenzo Vidino
George Washington University extremism expert Lorenzo Vidino called the vote a starting point for action despite limited impact.
European approach
Vidino noted Europe's more nuanced approach to Muslim Brotherhood compared to US designating them as terrorist organizations.
Next steps
European Council must now decide whether to enact the resolution's proposals for counter-terrorism measures.
MEP Imart's quote
Imart stated the vote was a historic victory and urged European Commission and Council to take action on Islamist entryism.
Far-left reaction
European Network Against Racism called the resolution a stain on European democracy and a shameful day for Europe.
Consequence
The resolution may lead to stricter EU counter-terrorism measures but faces criticism for potential Islamophobia.
What to remember
European Parliament passes resolution to combat Muslim Brotherhood and Islamist networks, criticized as Islamophobic by far-left groups.
