FRA: Muslims in Europe are experiencing rising levels of racism and discrimination

The European Agency for Fundamental Rights [FRA] , has released a report giving details about challenges that Muslim people face across Europe, due to unjustified discrimination and racism. During times, many muslims have reported problems and difficulties in access to housing , employment or even education. Incidents of both verbal abuse and physical attacks have increased. Victims and other affected individuals, usually avoid reporting them due to distrust in authorities and a huge lack of support from institutions.

This discrimination extends into public life as well, where muslim communities frequently encounter profiling and surveillance, especially those who are visibly muslim. The Agency notes that many muslims continue to face stigmatization and exclusion which leads to significant psychological and socioeconomic impacts. Despite existing anti discrimination laws in Europe, enforcement remains inconsistent, prompting in this way FRA to call for more effective measures to protect muslim populations from abuse and ensure their full participation in society.

The FRA report "Being Muslim in the EU" examines in detail the rising discrimination faced by Muslims across Europe and calls for stronger anti-discrimination policies, public awareness campaigns, and support for social inclusion to enhance the rights and experiences of Muslim communities in Europe.  Recommendations include stronger anti racism measures and policies, public awareness with campaigns and targeted support for social inclusion.