The semantic find is both relevant and skillful. Speaking of "separatism" rather than "communitarianism", Emmanuel Macron reassured Muslims who fear being shown as a whole, like a uniform community; and satisfied The Republicans watching for the head of state at the turn of a denial of reality. In fact, speaking of "separatism" highlights more clearly the challenge launched to the national community by an Islamism which is constantly expanding its geographic, social and cultural hold. The word "separatism" bluntly says that the "conquered territories of Islamism" , to use the title of the work of the academic Bernard Rougier are so many lost territories of the Republic.
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Finding the right words, however, is not enough to win the political battle. Especially during the campaign period. Certainly, Emmanuel Macron claims not to stall his action on the electoral calendar. His intervention this Tuesday is only the prelude to a more global plan than he
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