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A 'European Islam' would stand up for the rights of women (Photo: PBS)

German interior minister calls for 'European Islam'

In Europe's largest member state, a strong debate is taking place about the integration of Muslims and Islam into society.

German interior minister Otto Schily told this week's edition of news magazine Der Spiegel that his long-term goal is that Muslims in Germany accept a 'European Islam' - which respects the vales of Enlightenment and stands up for the rights of women.

An intellectual-political examination of Islam is part of a programme that he wants to press ahead with for the...

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A 'European Islam' would stand up for the rights of women (Photo: PBS)

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