“Secularism is not against Muslims, as much as it is against Catholics or against Jews,” he said on Sunday, February 7. Radio jay. According to him, it allows “freedom of worship and freedom of conscience”. The former French president said, “It ensures the neutrality of the state and ensures that no religion comes to interfere in places where it has no place.”

“I tell the youth how lucky you are to live in France!” Believe it or not. There is no state religion. In many countries, including democracies, there are state religions, ”he said.

During his speech, the former head of state spoke on the statements of La France Insoumis leader Jean-Luc Mellenchon, who accused the government of “stigmatizing” Muslims with its bill against separatism. “To claim that the legal text can be considered a text against Muslims is not meant to promote national harmony”, he commented.

On Thursday, the National Assembly voted unanimously for Article 4 of the bill to “affirm respect for the principles of the Republic,” a five-year sentence for threatening, violating or threatening a person and Provides a fine of 75,000 euros. Officers or agents of public services, for the purpose of developing fully or partially the rules of public services.