Darmanin says acceptance of new "seconded" imams in France will cease in 2024

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Darmanin announces the end of “detached” imams in France from 2024

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The Minister of the Interior, Gerald Darmanin, announced on November 30, 2021 that France would end the reception of “seconded” imams from 2024. This is a new measure which aims to strengthen state control over Islam and prevent terrorism.

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“Detached” Imams: what does that mean?

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“Detached” imams are religious leaders sent by foreign countries to preach in French mosques. Most of them come from Türkiye, Algeria and Morocco. The move is a response to growing concern about foreign influence on Islam in France.

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A new step towards “French Islam”

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The French government has made the independence of Islam in France a priority. By ending the reception of foreign imams, the State aims to promote an “Islam of France” which would be in harmony with the republican and democratic values ​​of the country.

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The training of local imams, a solution envisaged

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The question that then arises is who will lead prayers in French mosques after 2024. Darmanin suggested that training of imams could be provided locally. The plan would be to train “French-style” imams who would be in line with the values ​​and laws of the Republic.

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An announcement following measures to combat separatism

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This announcement is the latest in a series of measures taken by the French government to combat radical Islamism and separatism. The objective is to prevent religious extremism and to promote a successful integration model for French people of Muslim faith.

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