Amendments to the law on the activities of religious organisations make it difficult to plant new churches and many could be forced to close.

In a Europe that has widely turned its back on the story that, far more than any other, has shaped its culture and civilisation, Christmas remains a paradox.

Research looks at how the young in France see secularism. People between 18 and 30 are more tolerant of religious symbols in public.

The document launched by the government focuses on how religious expressions impact the relationships of co-workers.

The agreement between religious minorities urges to “combat violence, extremism and hatred”. They are now suffering a campaign of insults and threats.