Most recent articles by Bernhard Schmid
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Islamophobia and Racism in FranceShocking Indifference
Attacks on Muslim establishments are on the increase in France. Most recently, the Grand Mosquée in Paris was daubed with racist slogans. Islamophobia and xenophobia are also featuring more prominently in the public discourse. Bernhard Schmid reports
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Mohammed Caricatures in "Charlie Hebdo"Provocation as a Marketing Strategy
The publication of Mohammed caricatures in the French satirical newspaper "Charlie Hebdo" has created quite a stir. In recent times, the newspaper has deliberately and frequently attempted to pick fights with devout Muslims. Bernhard Schmid with a portrait of Charlie Hebdo from Paris
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The Presidential Election in FranceFlirting with the Political Right
In the run-up to next month's presidential election in France, the country's conservative politicians are trying to attract the attention and the support of right-wing voters by using right-wing populist rhetoric in the debate about immigration and integration. Bernhard Schmid reports from Paris
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France's Controversial Law on ArmeniaEmpoisoned Relations
Trouble is brewing between Paris and Ankara: After the lower house of the French parliament recently passed a bill making denial of the Armenian genocide that took place during the First World War a criminal offence, Turkey's Prime Minister Erdogan is accusing the French government of racism, discrimination and anti-Muslim sentiment. Bernard Schmid reports
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Arson Attack on the Satirical Magazine ''Charlie Hebdo''Heated Debate over Sharia Law
The attack on the French satirical magazine 'Charlie Hebdo' represents an attack on the freedom of expression – even if the special edition's chosen title – 'Charia Hebdo' – in reference to election results in Tunisia appears quite ill-judged.