Strengthening French secularism by clamping down on 'separatism'

This week, #FrenchConnections focuses on a controversial bill that's soon to be debated in the French parliament. It's aimed at combating extremist ideology and reinforcing the founding principles of the French republic – particularly "#laïcité", France's special brand of state secularism. Analysts say it could be one of the most important pieces of legislation of Emmanuel Macron's presidency. But critics say it stigmatises Muslims. So what exactly is in the bill? We take a closer look in this edition.
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