Author: Bernhard Schmid

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Rassistische Wandschmierereien auf der Fassade der Großen Moschee von Saint Etienne bei Lyon; Foto: picture-alliance/abaca

Islamophobia and Racism in France

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Shocking 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 reportsMore

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Stephane Charbonnier, cartoonist at and director of Charlie Hebdo (photo: dapd)

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 ParisMore

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