Neutrality in the public service, financial transparency, end of the use of foreign imams in mosques, supervision of home education … The bill consolidating republican principles arrives in front of deputies at first reading, Monday 1is February.
The text, which aims to put an end to the influence of radical Islamism in France, will not fail to raise the debate between those who, on the left, like Jean-Luc Mélenchon, accuse him of “Stigmatize Muslims” and those who, on the right, advocate a strengthening of measures. The Republicans announced they would present a counter-proposal on Tuesday. While Marine Le Pen unveiled his on Friday, calling in particular to ban the wearing of the veil “Throughout the public space”.
The control of public subsidies is one of the levers that should allow the State to act against an association pursuing an illicit goal or contrary to the principles of secularism. This right of scrutiny revolves around a Republican engagement contract, the signature of which is essential to benefit from financial support. The charter sets out seven commitments presented yesterday in the JDD by the Minister Delegate for Citizenship, Marlène Schiappa.
“Secularism: the new contract of trust”
I present the objectives of the republican engagement contract of subsidized associations in @leJDD
? From tomorrow in session at the National Assembly. https://t.co/Cvun8iab8N— MarleneSchiappa (@MarleneSchiappa) January 31, 2021
This contract notably imposes respect for the national anthem, the motto and the flag of the Nation. He urges the signatories to “Not to cause disturbances to public order, to claim their own evasion of the laws and not to resort to violent actions”. Respect for “Gender equality within the association” black figure on white. In the event of non-compliance, the bill provides for the reimbursement of the sums paid. The government expects the promulgation of the implementing decrees by the end of the year.
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