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03 Aug 2026 | Policy/Law

​​Extending Islamophobia to ‘inner enemies’: the spectre of Islamo-Leftism in France and Britain

‘Woke’, ‘Islamo-leftist’, ‘extremist’, ‘sectarian’: these are only a few among the accusations launched against several Western green and left-wing parties (as well as civil society associations, academics and journalists) who raise awareness about Islamophobia, anti-migrant racism, and Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Such unhinged criticism frequently comes from right-wing figures: think, for instance, of the Republican Party representatives’ crusade against the Democratic mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, part of a larger vitriolic campaign against American Muslims. Yet, narratives have also percolated into centrist parties, often prone to put on the same plane the “two extremes” (Right and Left), neglecting that attacks carried out by far-right and white supremacist individuals have been far more lethal than left-wing ones. read the complete article

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24 Apr 2026 | Policy/Law

PERFORMING NEUTRALITY, PRACTICING EXCLUSION: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE HIJAB BAN IN SPORTS

Sport is hailed as a universal language, a space where people of diverse backgrounds come together in pursuit of excellence, teamwork and fair play (Amnesty International, 2024). However, beneath this ideal lies a persistent reality where racism and religious discrimination continue to shape how athletes are perceived and whether they are welcome (Amnesty International, 2024). The ḥijāb ban is one such example... read the complete article

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14 Nov 2024 | Policy/Law

Hostile Policies, Daily Struggles: How Islamophobia Shapes Life for Muslims in Europe

Over the past decade, Europe has seen a pronounced shift to the right, as far-right parties across the continent have moved into the mainstream. A significant driver of this shift has been the persistence and visibility of Islamophobia within European society. Anti-Muslim attitudes are widespread, and many elected officials have capitalized on these sentiments. By using Muslim communities as scapegoats, they deflect attention from policy shortcomings, and have instead gained support by appealing to negative perceptions of Muslims.  read the complete article

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28 Jun 2024 | Politics

E.U. Far-Right Parties Dominate 2024 Parliamentary Elections

Every five years, the European Union (EU) holds continent-wide parliamentary elections to select 720 lawmakers to represent them in decision-making at the EU level. In the run-up to the June 2024 EU parliamentary elections, the current EU Parliament President, Roberta Metsola from Malta, urged Europeans to vote, especially given that  right-wing ultranationalist political parties were polling strongly. read the complete article