For the first time in the history of the National Assembly, a debate on Islamophobia took place on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. It was both a necessary and bitter moment, highlighting the extent of political denial surrounding this issue, which affects more than five million French citizens.
In the Netherlands, last week's clashes between Israeli football fans and Dutch youth have been labeled as antisemitic. This framing is seen as an attempt to blame Dutch Moroccans, whom Israeli media have accused of initiating the tensions.
Moroccan and Arab media outlets, along with political and academic institutions, have increasingly cited data from Numbeo, a Serbian website. However, concerns exist about the website's methodology, as it relies on user-submitted information without verification.