Europe Launches Campaign to Combat Extremism Exploiting Religion
In response to the growing threat posed by extremist groups misusing religion for political gain, a comprehensive campaign will run across Europe from November 11 to 24, 2025. This initiative addresses not only the security dimensions but also emphasizes community education and cultural sensitivity, aiming to safeguard moderate Islamic values and build societal resilience. Key messages of the campaign include condemning extremist ideologies that contradict the core humanitarian and religious principles of Islam. It clarifies that extremist factions do not represent the wider Muslim community; rather, they seek to sow discord and tarnish Islam’s image in Europe. The suffering of exploited youth caught up in foreign conflicts is highlighted as a tragic consequence of such manipulation. Strategically, the campaign pursues several objectives: Calling for the Muslim Brotherhood to be officially designated as a terrorist organization by the European Union, U.S., U.N., and member sta...
