Rim-Sarah Alouane, Ph.D.
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Ph.D. in Public Law | Researcher in Constitutional Law, Discrimination, Human Rights, Religious Freedom & Civil Liberties in France, Europe, & North America | Opinions my own | Team Chocolatine.
In conclusion: alongside this never ending structural racism, these proposals conveniently distract from France’s failing political and economic landscape. Stay tuned folks, as I am pretty sure there’s more to come in this ongoing horror show.
November 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
In conclusion: alongside this never ending structural racism, these proposals conveniently distract from France’s failing political and economic landscape. Stay tuned folks, as I am pretty sure there’s more to come in this ongoing horror show.
And history shows: when one group is singled out, it is only a matter of time before others face the same scrutiny. If laws begin to define a religious minority as a threat to be contained rather than citizens to be protected, democracy itself is at risk (spoiler: it's already the case).
November 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
And history shows: when one group is singled out, it is only a matter of time before others face the same scrutiny. If laws begin to define a religious minority as a threat to be contained rather than citizens to be protected, democracy itself is at risk (spoiler: it's already the case).
The most dangerous trend here is the constant widening of state authority: from regulating religious symbols in public schools (a specific institutional context) to regulating individuals in all public spaces, and now toward regulating private religious practices within families.
November 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The most dangerous trend here is the constant widening of state authority: from regulating religious symbols in public schools (a specific institutional context) to regulating individuals in all public spaces, and now toward regulating private religious practices within families.
(On a side note, extending neutrality to elected officials undermines representative democracy and risks chilling minority political participation, which is already pretty bad).
November 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
(On a side note, extending neutrality to elected officials undermines representative democracy and risks chilling minority political participation, which is already pretty bad).
Furthermore, the recommendation to impose religious neutrality on elected officials is another red flag. Neutrality binds the state, not individuals representing their constituencies. But France champions the art of weaponizing laïcité so we should not be surprised.
November 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Furthermore, the recommendation to impose religious neutrality on elected officials is another red flag. Neutrality binds the state, not individuals representing their constituencies. But France champions the art of weaponizing laïcité so we should not be surprised.
These proposals are not merely restrictive.They effectively construct Muslims and Muslim visibility and practices as incompatible with French identity. This is how racism becomes structural: the law is used to define a minority as a problem the state must control.
November 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
These proposals are not merely restrictive.They effectively construct Muslims and Muslim visibility and practices as incompatible with French identity. This is how racism becomes structural: the law is used to define a minority as a problem the state must control.
It would empower the state to regulate internal religious obligations and family practices in ways that contradict both French constitutional protections and the European Convention on Human Rights (Art. 8 & 9 on private life and religious freedom).
November 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
It would empower the state to regulate internal religious obligations and family practices in ways that contradict both French constitutional protections and the European Convention on Human Rights (Art. 8 & 9 on private life and religious freedom).
I mean, are we next banning Jewish children from observing Shabbat, preventing Christian kids from being baptized or Hindu kids to be vegetarian? (Rhetorical question, we all know that Muslims here are being targeted). Also, the proposal to ban Ramadan fasting for minors is constitutionally fragile.
November 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
I mean, are we next banning Jewish children from observing Shabbat, preventing Christian kids from being baptized or Hindu kids to be vegetarian? (Rhetorical question, we all know that Muslims here are being targeted). Also, the proposal to ban Ramadan fasting for minors is constitutionally fragile.
The justification (protection of children) is neither evidence-based nor remotely proportionate. A blanket ban on an entire religious practice for minors, justified by mere speculation, is hard to take seriously.
November 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The justification (protection of children) is neither evidence-based nor remotely proportionate. A blanket ban on an entire religious practice for minors, justified by mere speculation, is hard to take seriously.
From a constitutional standpoint, the proposals raise serious concerns regarding the violation of freedom of conscience, freedom of religion, equality before the law, and the principle of proportionality.
November 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
From a constitutional standpoint, the proposals raise serious concerns regarding the violation of freedom of conscience, freedom of religion, equality before the law, and the principle of proportionality.
Let’s be clear: these measures operate within a political environment where anti-Muslim racism has been normalized rhetorically, legally &institutionally. Policies justified as “laïcité,” “neutrality,” etc. work as tools to discipline, surveil, and stigmatize Muslims as usual suspects.
November 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Let’s be clear: these measures operate within a political environment where anti-Muslim racism has been normalized rhetorically, legally &institutionally. Policies justified as “laïcité,” “neutrality,” etc. work as tools to discipline, surveil, and stigmatize Muslims as usual suspects.
Il faut activer les chronos!
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October 10, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Il faut activer les chronos!
The growing ideological rifts and shifting allegiances, has further destabilized the party.
Let's see what the future holds (spoiler: it really won't be pretty and the far-right is thriving).
Let's see what the future holds (spoiler: it really won't be pretty and the far-right is thriving).
October 8, 2025 at 11:52 AM
The growing ideological rifts and shifting allegiances, has further destabilized the party.
Let's see what the future holds (spoiler: it really won't be pretty and the far-right is thriving).
Let's see what the future holds (spoiler: it really won't be pretty and the far-right is thriving).
In my opinion, this lack of consistency undermines their effectiveness. As for LR: their disintegration has been unfolding for quite some time now. Over the years, the party has faced internal divisions and shifts in ideological direction, which have contributed to its fragmentation.
October 8, 2025 at 11:52 AM
In my opinion, this lack of consistency undermines their effectiveness. As for LR: their disintegration has been unfolding for quite some time now. Over the years, the party has faced internal divisions and shifts in ideological direction, which have contributed to its fragmentation.
The issue with the left is that they tend to unite when it is convenient, (ie.2weeks ago, 2024 legislative elections). However, at other times, when their cohesion is crucial, they are often embroiled in internal conflicts or working against one another.
October 8, 2025 at 11:52 AM
The issue with the left is that they tend to unite when it is convenient, (ie.2weeks ago, 2024 legislative elections). However, at other times, when their cohesion is crucial, they are often embroiled in internal conflicts or working against one another.
J'ai toujours utilisé le cadratin, bien avant ChatGPT😭, ça fait chic, classe et il rend les longues phrase tellement plus lisibles
October 7, 2025 at 6:21 AM
J'ai toujours utilisé le cadratin, bien avant ChatGPT😭, ça fait chic, classe et il rend les longues phrase tellement plus lisibles
We are not only facing a regime crisis, but also a regime fatigue. The Vth Republic’s institutions were designed for authority, not pluralism. And France is now plural, fragmented,and deeply allergic to compromise. So the Constitution creaks under its own design flaw.
October 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM
We are not only facing a regime crisis, but also a regime fatigue. The Vth Republic’s institutions were designed for authority, not pluralism. And France is now plural, fragmented,and deeply allergic to compromise. So the Constitution creaks under its own design flaw.
1) France just had one in 2024 (clearly did not go well for Macron and his party).
2) A second dissolution in a year risks public fatigue and deep institutional delegitimization.
3) No guarantee of a clearer majority
2) A second dissolution in a year risks public fatigue and deep institutional delegitimization.
3) No guarantee of a clearer majority
October 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM
1) France just had one in 2024 (clearly did not go well for Macron and his party).
2) A second dissolution in a year risks public fatigue and deep institutional delegitimization.
3) No guarantee of a clearer majority
2) A second dissolution in a year risks public fatigue and deep institutional delegitimization.
3) No guarantee of a clearer majority
Article 12 of the Constitution allows the President to dissolve the Assembly at any time (except within a year of a previous dissolution). Macron could theoretically call new elections immediately.
Buuuuuut there are risks.
Buuuuuut there are risks.
October 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Article 12 of the Constitution allows the President to dissolve the Assembly at any time (except within a year of a previous dissolution). Macron could theoretically call new elections immediately.
Buuuuuut there are risks.
Buuuuuut there are risks.
Technically, Macron could dissolve the National Assembly once more, exactly what the far-right is eagerly cheering for.
October 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Technically, Macron could dissolve the National Assembly once more, exactly what the far-right is eagerly cheering for.