This is, especially from a European perspective, a worrying development. French Socialist president Francois Hollande — who got his job due to Muslim votes — sets all sails in order to increase the influence of “Arab” culture in Europe’s second biggest country. Translated from the German newspaper Welt by Sandra:
Veils in school, holidays for foreigners
The government of President Hollande forces a radical change in integration policy, stating that France should accept its “Oriental-Arab heritage.” This is met with harsh criticism. By Sascha Lehnartz, Paris
In the future, wearing a veil in school should not be a problem anymore. France should acknowledge its “Oriental-Arab heritage.” And for the purpose of promoting integration, prominent streets and squares should be named after celebrities with an immigrant background. As the word is hardly fostering integration, integration should not be called “integration” anymore. Instead, an “inclusive and solidarity we” should be created.
This hopeful scenario was not thought up by two multiculti-paradise prophets in the bubbling of a very vigorous water pipe. It stems from an official report on immigration and integration for the French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault. On the basis of this report, Ayrault will initiate consultations on a major reorientation of the French integration policy in early January.
“We want to change the way integration is being addressed,” it reads from the Palais Matignon, the seat of the Prime Minister. “We strive for a policy which is heavily based on equality and the fight against discrimination.”
This realignment is likely to lead to heated debates and to dominate the upcoming European and municipal elections next year. Marine Le Pen and the Front National should be somewhat grateful that their favorite subject is being served in such a bite-sized manner. The conservative “Figaro” is worriedly reporting about a “shock report.”
“Inclusive and solidarity we (feeling)”In his governmental statement in July 2012, Ayrault announced that he had “the ambition to change the access to integration issues in France fundamentally.” Since last summer, five working groups have been busy contemplating different aspects of integration policy.
The result was the central recommendation to policy makers to aim for an “inclusive and solidarity we (feeling).” Policy makers would therefore have to formulate a “society project” that would allow France to acknowledge the “gain” of “cultural diversity.”
To achieve this goal, a “paradigm shift” in the integration policy, that has so far been mainly focused on pushing immigrants to adopt the French model of civilization, would be necessary.
Reinvention of French identity
Now, this policy should aim primarily at reducing inequalities and discrimination. The main goals would be to “live equally together,” “produce possibilities” and create a new community. In other words: nothing less than to reinvent the French identity.
To this end, the curriculum of primary schools is already to be massively reformed: The reformers suggest “discussion workshops in all grade levels on topics such as differentness, identity, gender and religion.” It is also envisaged “re-evaluating the history of France completely,” since the history curricula are crucial “to live up to the diversity of society and facilitate identification with the inclusive we,” it says in the report, which the “Figaro” quoted extensively.
To raise awareness about the culturally diverse roots of today’s French society, the reform project intends to address “the migration flows of population groups” in history lessons, paying particular attention to “slavery and slave trade,” as well as the history of the Roma.
Too many dead, white, heterosexual men
A “new Panthéon” is to be set against the good old Panthéon and its problematic excess of dead “white, heterosexual men.” In this hall of honor, preferably historical figures who “embody the great movements, the epochs and the varied dynamics of society” would be allowed to reside.The predominance of the French language should be reduced, insofar as “acknowledgement of all languages in the same way” is to be pursued. That is a pretty radical innovation in a country where, until now, any foreigner can immediately feel that he has mastered the French language only inadequately. In the future, Arabic lessons should be promoted and African languages are to be offered on grammar schools.
The most controversial point of the reform program is the veil issue. The reform provides for the “abolition of discriminatory laws and school rules,” especially those that “relate to the veil.” According to the Reform Commission’s view, the ban follows a “discriminatory logic” that encourages “discriminatory practices” in many public sectors, as well as in the private sector.
The new multicultural sense of unity should be strengthened by the introduction of at least one Memorial Day which honors the “contributions of all immigrants to French society.” In addition, “new streets and squares” are to be named in a way that makes the history of this immigration stories resound. Creation of a “museum of colonization” is desired, too. This could be accommodated at the Hôtel de la Marine at Place de la Concorde, where the decree on the abolition of slavery was signed in 1848.
Speech police regulationsIs also recommended ending the naming of “nationality, origin, ethnicity, skin color, religion or culture,” if naming does not seem obligatory. In case of violations of this speech police rule, an “administrative penalty” should be considered. “Racial harassment” should also be introduced as a criminal offense.
The reformers are aiming for “a new form of universality for the benefit of all.” It should be achieved through government subsidies, an initiative for the promotion of “positive social change,” an investment fund and an office, located in the Prime Minister’s offices, that monitors the coherence of government actions against discrimination.
Not all proposals from the Reform Commission wish list will be implemented. Still, the thrust meets the target that Premier Ayrault had set for the five working groups of the expert commission. France needs to acknowledge the “Arab-Oriental dimension of its identity,” the experts recommend. The reformers have not yet specified how this public acknowledgement is to be reconciled with the proposal to cease the naming of ethnic origin.
However, further discussions with the Prime Minister in January will certainly offer occasions to eradicate existing contradictions in an integration-fostering way. However, it needs to be noted that the term “integration” should preferably no longer be used in the radical reorganization of the concept of integration.
“The French people will be unrooted”Not convinced by this vigorous identity change is the former director of the High Council for Integration, appointed under Nicolas Sarkozy, Malika Sorel-Sutter: “For me, the goal here is to unroot the French people,” she believes. Ms. Sorel-Sutter fears a “mass re-education” and a “real thought police.”
The chairman of the conservative opposition party UMP, Jean-François Copé, goes a step further and calls the report “dangerous to our republic.” France must not “give up its values, its language, its history and its identity in order to adapt to the cultures of others.”
Instead, “immigrants should adopt the French culture.” The report is nothing more than a “sad strategy of the Left to wave red cloths to strengthen the Front National and weaken the UMP.” Ex-Prime Minister François Fillon warned that these measures would split the French further and promote extremism.
“Serious provocation” or “more Republic”?
Meanwhile, Marine Le Pen spoke of a “serious provocation” with which “the republican model” will be abandoned in favor “of a “split communitarian society.” Given the angry comments, the Left tried to temporize: “Just because I get reports, these do not necessarily reflect the government’s position,” Ayrault defended himself.
It was merely preliminary considerations which were several months old, asserted the parliamentary group leader of the Socialists, Bruno Le Roux. He accused the press of having picked up this in a sensationalist manner, which diverges from the intended target of “more Republic.”
For example, the proposal of a re-introduction of the veil in schools was “a dead end,” said Le Roux. Also Ayrault assured that the government would “certainly not” allow wearing religious symbols in schools again. He called opposition leader Copé “irresponsible” and a “liar.” Many who are responsible now seem to want to draw the veil of silence over the subject.

Pumbar says
Reads like a suicide note for French civilization.
oxydent75 says
Dont’Worry Pumbar. The Frenchmen are fed up with Hollande and his leftist gang who kiss the stinking shoes of muslims. he next elections will be the end of their tricky games. France will recover his true identitity judeo-christian.
Pumbar says
I’m as confident as you mate. We’re just living through the crappy part. I’ve got kids and they, as well as their friends, see what is going on.
mortimer says
Truly, it is national suicide.
Having a national identity hurts no one. No one is legally obliged to remain French if they find being French offensive. So move.
Wellington says
Just more nonsense of the unique lethal Western national suicide kind. Only in the West. No other civilization or “mere” society has pioneered this rot, courtesy of PC/MC, respecting which twin idiocies, of course, no other civilization has pioneered. No wonder the vastly inferior Islamic world is emboldened.
tjhawk says
Islam destroys diversity. They detach people from their history, their stories, and replace it with an islamic narrative. Multiculturists should be very wary of islam. Look at Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iran, and many other places to see what happens to all the other cultures.
Islam destroys the rich diversity that Western culture allows.
Salah says
“The most controversial point of the reform program is the veil issue. ”
A beautiful french song about…the veil issue!
http://crossmuslims.blogspot.com/2010/11/quand-la-femme-est-grillagee-pierre.html
RoofGardener says
Interesting article. As is often the case, the key thing is the misdirection of the language; what is NOT said.
For example; the government presents this initiative to “represent its Arabic-Oriental heritage”
Oh REALLY ? One has to ask WHAT “Arabic-Oriental” heritage ? As a colonial power, France had comparatively minimal involvement in “Arabic” or “Oriental” territories; most of its colonial possessions where in Africa.
This is reflected in its current immigration patterns. A quick trawl of Wikipedia suggests that 50% of the immigrant population is from North or Sub-sahara Africa. (consistent with Colonisation). This might indeed include SOME Arabs, but the “culture” would be that of Tunisia, Libya, Morocco et al, not Saudi Arabia or Jordan. There is also a large Turkish immigrant community.
The common factor here appears to be Islam, not Arabia.
Of course, we all knew that straight away, but it is interesting that the French government dare not say it out aloud, and have to hide behind the mask of promoting “Arabic” culture.
revg says
None of those peoples you mention are a part of the “French culture”, and if they choose to come to France they should seek to embrace French culture, not for the French to accept theirs.
Indeed, the existence of indigenous culture in the aforementioned areas shows that the French did not coerce French culture upon those colonies. Those coming to France should return the favor.
Angemon says
“The government of President Hollande forces a radical change in integration policy, stating that France should accept its “Oriental-Arab heritage.” ”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Tours
Alan Celia says
Read Guillaume Faye.
fair_dinkum says
let us in, give us refuge.. now give us everything else.
appease and appease again. dont be branded racist or anti islam, even as your culture and identity and nation and home is being destroyed in front of you.
france was once a strong cultural identity. its people were french as was the language. like england, like germany, like the US and even here in Australia until about 30 years ago.
its no longer mere multiculturalism. france has declared defeat.
Charli Main says
To be closely followed by Muslim Britain. All that’s left now is dotting the “i” and crossing the “t”.
Britain, just the latest Christian country under occupation by Muslim invaders. The 1400 year long process continues.
Pumbar says
Balls. That won’t happen. Not in the UK. Go to any pub in Northern England or Scotland and tell me I’m wrong.
panther says
But, UK is not governed from the ‘pubs’ of North England or Scotland.
Blitz2b says
I wish what you say is true but what of the no-go sharia zones, the rapidly expanding mozzie population, the Muslim rape gangs, the brainwashing and conversions of British people, your sharia compliant Cameron, the beautiful but vacant churches bastardizing into hedious mosques, All these and much much more are signs that an imminent takeover is in the works. Unless there’s a radical shift of attitude among indigenous British folk from complacency to nationalistic pride that could stir up a revolution to rid the UK of the evil ideology of Islam, you can be sure that those very pubs that encourage the laid back nonchalant mentality among Britons that you are so proudly announcing as your identity will be the cause of your doom. Wake up Britiania…
Lokalkosmopolit says
I’ve also noticed at Daily Telegraph blogs comments part that lots of people are fed up with the sneaky islamization (I’m not Brit). However, the picture I’ve seen on Wikipedia is not promising. There are lots of British editors defending the commie-islamist hate group UAF (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Unite_Against_Fascism#Whitewashing_of_the_article), there are now people trying to slander the UKIP as ”far-right” (the PC mafia is apparently afraid of the forthcoming election).
It’s possible that Wikipedia is edited by the ”progressive” scum of the society, but the problem remains.
Tommo says
You only have to look at children’s TV programmes to see how they and we are being brainwashed into accepting foreign cultures as being right and proper. Not only are they portrayed as being a ‘normal’ part of society but also to accept them in postions of authority over white people. This is to get our children ready for the day when minorities will run governments and teaches them not to rebel when a foreigner tells you what to do in your own country. It is also part of the Equality Commissions job to ensure that ethnics are well placed in all levels of society particularly in the media where they can have the greatest impact. The BBC, once described as hideously white by Trevor Philips – Equalities leader, is now predominantly black, with minorities spreading into film and documentary making – just watch the credits sometime.
dumbledoresarmy says
This is not about ‘colour’ or ethnicity, at bottom this is about ideology; specifically, the menace posed by ISLAM, which for 1400 years has been attacking and attempting to devour and destroy non-Muslim cultures and societies *everywhere* (not just “westerners” or “whites”).
bonnie loranger says
I just met this young woman from England. She is 30 years old and she had been totally brain washed about the Muslim ideology. It was impossible to reason with her. The same goes for her counter parts in the USA universities. Once they are brain washed by the left it is practically impossible to reverse the process. Very scary.
panther says
“To give them equality is to sink to their level, to protect and cherish them is to be swamped in their fecundity,” wrote the novelist H.G. Wells
That should explain it all. Europe has gone down the gutter.
jerome says
Robert Spencer is a blessing on mankind for exposing the Quaran and its hateful message – a message many muslims themselves are not aware of not being able to speak or understand ancient arabic – Indonesia being the prime example of course , the most populous islamic country with the vast majority even imams not understanding fully the texts they so dogmatically repeat like brainwashed drones.
Brian C. Hoff says
France will allow again the veil to be worn not only in school, it will be worn on the street and at work. French women didnot have than enough baby to even replace they population zero growth, they didnot have 3 to 5 babies to keep up with the muslim womem. Is this the same president who is kicking out his live in girlfriend of 7 year replacement her with than other live in girlfriend.
Thomas Wells says
Sounds like Vichy France is alive and well ,and living in in psychosisville.
gravenimage says
The Left’s jihad on Western culture: People must be “educated” to embrace “Arab” culture
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This is like embracing a poisonous snake. Which aspects of “Arab” (read: Muslim) ‘culture’ should the french embrace? Wife beating? Psychotic revenge? The rape of Infidels? Blasphemy laws? Really, we’d like to know…
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This is, especially from a European perspective, a worrying development. French Socialist president Francois Hollande — who got his job due to Muslim votes — sets all sails in order to increase the influence of “Arab” culture in Europe’s second biggest country.
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And this isn’t just Europe’s “second biggest country”—that the “leader” of France is willing to jettison his rich culture in favor of the savage aridity of Islam is simply *horrifying*.
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The government of President Hollande forces a radical change in integration policy, stating that France should accept its “Oriental-Arab heritage.”
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What absolute crap. France’s heritage is *Occidental*.
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As the word is hardly fostering integration, integration should not be called “integration” anymore.
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And indeed, it won’t be. Calling it “Islamic supremacy” would be most accurate…
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This hopeful scenario was not thought up by two multiculti-paradise prophets in the bubbling of a very vigorous water pipe. It stems from an official report on immigration and integration for the French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault.
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*Suicidal Madness*. I hope the French public votes out these fools next year. Sarkozy was far from perfect, but he’s looking pretty good right now.
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“We want to change the way integration is being addressed,” it reads from the Palais Matignon, the seat of the Prime Minister. “We strive for a policy which is heavily based on equality and the fight against discrimination.”
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And how will *enabling Shari’ah* facilitate that? Clowns.
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Policy makers would therefore have to formulate a “society project” that would allow France to acknowledge the “gain” of “cultural diversity.”
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If by “gain” you mean destruction…
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In other words: nothing less than to reinvent the French identity.
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By the time they are finished, what will be “French” about it? That part of central Europe will just be another Islamic hell-hole.
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To this end, the curriculum of primary schools is already to be massively reformed: The reformers suggest “discussion workshops in all grade levels on topics such as differentness, identity, gender and religion.” It is also envisaged “re-evaluating the history of France completely,” since the history curricula are crucial “to live up to the diversity of society and facilitate identification with the inclusive we,” it says in the report, which the “Figaro” quoted extensively.
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Good God…
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This could be accommodated at the Hôtel de la Marine at Place de la Concorde, where the decree on the abolition of slavery was signed in 1848.
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Does it matter that Islam has not abolished slavery, and that slavery is an intrinsic part of the creed? I guess not…
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Speech police regulations
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I can already see how *this* will be implemented—if someone is lauding a Mohammedan, it will be noted that they are “Arab”. If authorities are trying to capture a Muslim criminal, there will be no mention of race or religion, making the perp almost impossible to catch…
This goes *way* beyond the usual Western “political correctness” and right over into cultural suicide—or, perhaps, cultural murder.
The only hopeful thing is that is looks as though they are going to meet a lot of resistance from the French populace. Let’s hope so.
gravenimage says
There’s one other thing: what sort of France do these tools believe these policies will create?
With many starry-eyed Multiculturalists, you can at least tell that they have a vision of everyone holding hands and singing “Kumbaya” at the end of the day—it may be extremely foolish, but is not actively evil.
But what about here? This seems like a darker vision to begin with. Do these bureaucrats just hate their own advanced Western culture so much that they don’t care *what* they replace it with?
Ice Star says
How sad it is that the politically correct there have such hate for their own country and culture.
Ray says
In America they are using our 1st amendment to protect them and promote Sharia law every chance they get. It’s working for them! They are violating our 6th amendment but not enough seem to care yet. I care google “theprojectmuslimbrotherhood ” see the facts yourself folks. Enough is enough folks stand strong for freedom.
dumbledoresarmy says
This is all straight out of the “Eurabia” playbook.
I hope that the ghosts of Jean Parisot de la Valette who held the gates of Malta against the might of the Turkish Muslim fleet
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=466818&in_page_id=1770
and of Charles Martel “the Hammer”
http://www.jihadwatch.org/2008/10/raymond-ibrahims-today-in-history-charles-the-hammer-saves-the-west-from-islam-at-tours.html
will visit Hollande and Ayrault in nightmares and haunt them night and day until they rethink.
dumbledoresarmy says
For France.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON5FnU468Eg