Muslim Schools in France Face Funding Crisis Amid Government Cutbacks

In a struggle for survival, Muslim schools across France find themselves caught up in the country's fight against Islamism. The government's recent funding cuts have left these educational institutions facing financial challenges and uncertainty.

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Averroes School boasts an impressive academic record, ranking among the best in France. It's reputation as an open-minded institution drew parents to choose it for their children's education. However, in a surprising turn of events last December, the school lost government funding amounting to approximately two million euros annually, The reason cited was the school's failure to comply with secular principles outlined in France's national education guidelines.

France President, Emmanuel Macron's administration has taken a firm stance against what he terms "Islamist Separatism" and radical Islam within France. This crackdown came in the wake of deadly jihadist attacks carried out by both foreign and homegrown militants in recent years.

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The government efforts aimed to limit foreign influence over Muslim institutions in France and address what Macron perceives as a long-term Islamist strategy to gain control over the French Republic.