Overview

• Élisabeth Borne announced plans to appeal the Lille tribunal's decision to reinstate the Lycée Musulman Averroès' state contract.
• The tribunal overturned the Nord prefecture's 2023 termination of the contract, citing procedural flaws and lack of evidence for serious breaches.
• The school had been accused of violating France’s republican values, including barring state inspectors from conducting oversight.
• Borne emphasized the importance of accountability for publicly funded institutions, stating the inspection refusal undermines trust.
• School leaders criticized the appeal as politically motivated, arguing the tribunal had already addressed the allegations thoroughly.