Europe’s dangerous art of anti-Muslim doublespeak

Europe’s dangerous art of anti-Muslim doublespeak

European authorities’ relations with their Muslim citizens are mired in dangerous doublespeak. The official message is at times reassuring. There’s recognition of an increase in anti-Muslim hatred across Europe and calls on law enforcement agencies to be alert about violence against Muslims. In Brussels, at the European Commission, there is an Anti-Muslim Hatred Coordinator, tasked with combating discrimination and ensuring Muslims can participa…