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French Government Appeals Reinstatement of Lycée musulman Averroès' State Contract

Élisabeth Borne challenges court decision restoring public funding to the Lille-based Islamic school, citing procedural flaws and alleged violations of republican principles.

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Elisabeth Borne: «Qu'un établissement public refuse un contrôle légitime une perte de confiance»
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Overview

  • The Tribunal administratif de Lille reinstated the Lycée musulman Averroès' state contract on April 23, 2025, citing procedural flaws in its termination.
  • Élisabeth Borne announced on April 29, 2025, that the government will appeal the court's decision, emphasizing the school's alleged obstruction of state inspectors and non-compliance with republican values.
  • The school, which receives 75% of its funding from public money, was accused of blocking inspectors and promoting extremist ideologies, claims it denies.
  • Regional funding remains suspended by Xavier Bertrand, president of Hauts-de-France, until a final judicial ruling is made on the contract's validity.
  • The case highlights broader tensions in France over secularism, public accountability of religious schools, and political debates surrounding Islam.