Press review | 01/12/2009

 

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Democratically against religious freedom

Democratically against religious freedom

 

The minaret ban in Switzerland has drawn fierce criticism from all over Europe. For their part certain right-wing demagogues have welcomed the outcome of the vote. In light of these developments the European media discuss religious freedom, referendums and Europe's relationship with Islam.

With articles from the following publications:
De Volkskrant - Netherlands, Politiken - Denmark, Upsala Nya Tidning - Sweden, Le Temps - Switzerland

POLITICS

Dziennik Gazeta Prawna - Poland

Lisbon is the chance for a stronger Europe

Lidové noviny - Czech Republic

Czechs disinvite Wilders

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung - Germany

A fair trial for Demjanjuk

REFLECTIONS

ECONOMY

Berliner Zeitung - Germany

EU agrees to exchange bank data

CULTURE

MEDIA