Anti-Christian and antisemitic acts declined while those against Muslims increased Between January and October 2021, 1,380 anti-religious acts were recorded in France by the police, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on CNews on Tuesday. This is 17.2% compared to the same period in 2019. However, the Ministry of the Interior observes inequalities in the evolution of these acts. In detail, 686 anti-Christian acts took place this year, against 921 in 2019, a decrease of 25%.
Between January and October 2021, 1,380 anti-religious acts were recorded in France by the police, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on CNews on Tuesday.
This is 17.2% compared to the same period in 2019. However, the Ministry of the Interior observes inequalities in the evolution of these acts.
In detail, 686 anti-Christian acts took place this year, against 921 in 2019, a decrease of 25%.
Regarding antisemitic acts, the Interior Ministry recorded a decrease of 15%, 523 in 2021 against 617 in 2019. However, there was a 32% increase in anti-Muslim acts: 171 in 2021 against 129 in 2019.
