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Islam in Europe

There are an estimated 45 million Muslims in Europe, making Islam the second largest religion there after Christianity. As a result of high immigration and birth rates, it is also the fastest growing religion in Europe.

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No headscarves in Kosovo's public school classrooms

No headscarves in Kosovo's public school classrooms

"Religious uniforms" are banned in Kosovo's public schools. Some see this as discriminatory — especially for girls.
PoliticsJanuary 18, 202602:51 min
Two older men, friends, Sefko Causevic, a Muslim resident of Baljvine, and Marko Vucenovic, a Serbian Christian, meet on the street of their village.

Baljvine, a united village amid war and climate strain

Baljvine, a united village amid war and climate strain

In the midst of the Bosnian war, the village of Baljvine stood out as Serbs and Muslims came together to stop violence.
SocietyDecember 8, 202505:26 min
A woman lights up a candle at a makeshift memorial in tribute of the victims of Paris' attacks of November 13, 2015, at the Place de la Republique, in Paris.

Europe's deadliest terror attacks: Revisiting a decade on

Europe's deadliest terror attacks: Revisiting a decade on

DW looks back at the major 2015–2017 IS attacks that claimed hundreds of lives and reshaped Europe's sense of security.
TerrorismNovember 13, 202502:35 min
"Free Palestine" is written over blue graffiti on the side of a bridge in Paris, France

Recognizing Palestine would deepen French Muslim-Jewish rift

Recognizing Palestine would deepen French Muslim-Jewish rift

France's Jewish and Muslim groups fear the move to recognize a Palestinian state could drive them even further apart.
SocietyAugust 1, 2025
Turkish and an Albanian flags fly during the inauguration of the Turkish-funded new Namazgah mosque

Turkey ramps up political influence in the Western Balkans

Turkey ramps up political influence in the Western Balkans

Turkey wants to expand its influence in the Western Balkans by funding the construction of mosques.
PoliticsJuly 6, 2025
Aerial view of the Bektashi World Center in Tirana, Albania, April 23, 2024. In the middle, surrounded by trees, columns and decorative paving, is a domed, decorated, octagonal building with columns. In the background are buildings

Albania to set up Sufi Muslim Bektashi microstate

Albania to set up Sufi Muslim Bektashi microstate

Albania plans to establish a sovereign microstate for an Islamic Sufi order, the Shia Bektashi Muslims in Tirana.
ReligionSeptember 24, 2024
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The teenage terrorists of the 'Islamic State'

How is the extremist group, with branches in Africa and Afghanistan, convincing European teens to attack its enemies?
PoliticsSeptember 11, 2024
A view of Erfurt's mosque with its minaret still covered in scaffolding

AfD to prevent Thuringia's first mosque?

Muslims in eastern Germany are anxious following AfD victories in state elections.
SocietySeptember 6, 202405:26 min
Deutschland Symbolbild Menschen mit Migrationsgeschichte Muslime PoC Diversität

Muslims in Germany: Life post-Hamas-attack 'like after 9/11'

Muslims in Germany say they have increasingly suffered abuse in the wake of Hamas' brutal October 7 attacks on Israel.
PoliticsJanuary 12, 2024
French soldiers patrolling in Paris during the Rugby World Cup in October 2023

Terror risk in Europe: How big is it and from whom?

Europe is on high alert after a spate of attacks. The risk is real, authorities warn.
PoliticsDecember 21, 2023
Belgian Police stand behind a cordoned off area close to where a suspected Tunisian extremist has been shot dead hours after manhunt

Belgium: Terrorist shooting underlines tense mood in Europe

Attacks in Belgium and France have Europe on high alert. The mood is tense and the risk of violent polarization is rife.
PoliticsOctober 18, 2023
Malaysia Protest against Quran burning in the Netherlands

EU image suffers in Malaysia, Indonesia over Quran burning

The EU's attempts to bolster free speech in parts of Asia have taken another setback over Quran desecration in the bloc.
PoliticsAugust 14, 2023
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