There is problem of compatibility between Islamic culture and European values: Italy’s Prime Minister
There is problem of compatibility between Islamic culture and European values: Italy’s Prime Minister
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made a controversial remark when she claimed that the Islamic culture is not entirely compatible with European civilisation.
“I believe that there is a problem of compatibility between Islamic culture and the values and rights of our civilisation,” she said, according to Hindustan Times.
The Brothers of Italy party leader added, “The Islamic cultural centers in Italy are financed by Saudi Arabia where Sharia is in force. In Europe there is a very Islamisation process distant from the values of our civilisation.”
The comments come after the Italian prime minister hosted a political festival organised by her Brothers of Italy party in Rome which had UK’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in attendance.
This is not the first time when Meloni has made a controversial reference to Islam.
According to a report published in the Middle East Eye, Italy neither supports the construction of Muslim religious buildings nor does it even recognise Islam legally.
Present-day Italy, however, recognises the Catholic Church as an independent and sovereign authority. It has signed contracts of recognition with a total of 13 religious communities, including Hindus and Jews. But Muslims lack similar legal recognition.