No more beating around the bush.
After having spoken for a long time of "separatism" not to directly name Islamism, Emmanuel Macron put the words on the occasion of the presentation of his action plan, presented this Friday morning at Les Mureaux.
He notably mentioned “Islamist separatism” which would like to “take control” in the country.
A movement born in the wake of “radical Islamism”, carried by “external forces”, also estimated the Head of State.
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The president, presenting "a methodical work carried out for nearly 3 years" who wants "to avoid the trap of amalgamation set by polemicists and extremes", therefore clearly explained that "what we must tackle is separatism Islamist ”.
"School instruction will be made compulsory for everyone from 3 years old"
To do this, on December 9, a law will be presented to the National Assembly to strengthen secularism and strengthen republican principles.
Among the announcements mentioned, the obligation of neutrality will be extended to public officials, the control of associations reinforced but above all home schooling which will be "strictly limited".
“From the start of the 2021 school year, education at school will be made compulsory for everyone from 3 years old.
Home instruction will be strictly limited, in particular to health requirements, ”explained Emmanuel Macron.
Emmanuel Macron also referred to the "setbacks and sometimes cowardice" of the State in the policy carried out in neighborhoods victims of "ghettoization", in which "this separatism has engulfed".
This plan is intended as an action of "reconquest" which "will take years", he said.
Macron accused of "naivety"
Postponed several times, this speech was eagerly awaited one and a half years before the presidential election of 2022, which could be played on questions of security and state authority.
Especially since the right and the extreme right tax Emmanuel Macron of "naivety" on the theme of radical Islam.
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Accompanied by six ministers, the Head of State arrived around 10 am in Les Mureaux, a town of 30,000 inhabitants about 40 km from Paris, often given as an example for his initiatives in favor of "living together".
