Wednesday 29 April @ 16:30–18:00 CET

On Wednesday, ECR MEP Nicolas Bay will host an event at the European Parliament on the influence and implications of the Muslim Brotherhood in Europe.

The discussion comes at a time of growing political and institutional attention across Europe to the role of transnational Islamist networks and their potential impact on democratic societies. The event will examine the concept of political Islam—the use of religion as a vehicle for political objectives—and explore concerns around separatism associated with the Muslim Brotherhood and its affiliates. It will also address what has been described as “Western naivety”: the perception that European institutions and governments may have underestimated the nature and objectives of certain Islamist movements operating within liberal democracies. Among the speakers will be His Excellency Mohamed Al Sahlawi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the European Union.

When: Wednesday @ 16:30–18:00

Where: WEISS N3.2, European Parliament, Strasbourg