What Macron’s clash with Islam reveals about France
Emmanuel Macron delivering a speech. PHOTO: AFP
What Macron’s clash with Islam reveals about France
Macron also asked (in the sternest sense of the term) Muslim leaders to agree to a “charter of republican values”
“Liberté, égalité, fraternité” – Liberty, equality, fraternity. These were the values which inspired the French Revolution of 1789. It’s a compelling idea: regardless of background, anyone who chooses to be part of France is French and has access to these values. Although it has been a long climb towards equality, until recently these ideals remained the goal, a bulwark which provided inspiration to peoples across the globe and were the basis of French pride.
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