Does French Laicite Unite Or Disenfranchise?

Ambassador Jean-Christophe Peaucelle, Counselor for Religious Affairs, Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France

28-Oct-24 08:00

Does French Laicite Unite Or Disenfranchise?

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The past year has seen a seismic shift in the political landscape in Europe, with far-right groups and ideologies gaining momentum across the continent, including in France. Is the French principle of laicite a bulwark or a vulnerability in the face of the far-right movement? We get a better understanding of the concept and how it's implemented with Ambassador Jean-Christophe Peaucelle, Counselor for Religious Affairs at the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs.

Produced by: Tun Hizami Hashim

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar

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