In the name of the sacred respect of life under Islam and of all humanitarian principles, we appeal to the humanity of the kidnappers for them to save the life of this Frenchman.

The bombings in London very much shocked public opinion in Europe. It's completely normal for a government to be strong and apply the law. What we are asking is that it is simply just.

Responding with a high priority to the protection of the community and the French population overall against the slide to this political, violent form of radical Islam.

A law on religious symbols in the school environment could stigmatize a whole community.

It is deeply revolting that an innocent life is threatened.

In such difficult circumstances, every word counts.

Britain let violent speeches go on too long, ... Laxity in this area isn't good for anybody.

The CFCM must tackle the problem of training imams, but the state must also help us with a minimum of financing to create a training institute.