French Far-right National Front(FN) leader Marine Le Pen said on Friday her party would prevent schools from offering non-pork alternatives to Muslim pupils in the 11 towns it won in local elections, saying such arrangements were contrary to Frances secular values. We will not accept any religious demands in school menus, Le Pen told RTL radio. There is no reason for religion to enter the public sphere, thats the law. In the eastern town of Hayanges FN mayor Fabien Engelmann has also proposed a Pork Fest to liven up the town centre, a plan he insists is not designed to offend Muslims but which will do little to alleviate high local unemployment. Some of the FNs new mayors have complained that there are far too many Halal shops in their towns.
Posted on: Sat, 05 Apr 2014 06:40:07 +0000