European Parliament

“a political strategy of influence, progressive structuring, institutional penetration and ideological legitimisation”

European Parliament · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-21

A resolution passed by the European Parliament defines Islamist entryism as a strategy of influence and institutional penetration.

“Islamist influence operates through a broad and fragmented ecosystem of associations, foundations and cultural, educational, religious, charitable, university, youth, anti-discrimination or social action structures”

European Parliament · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-21

The resolution claims Islamist influence operates through a broad ecosystem of associations and educational, religious, and social structures.

“diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-discrimination frameworks may be diverted as vectors of institutional legitimisation, by integrating a politicised religious identity into legitimate causes for the protection of minorities”

European Parliament · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-21

The resolution warns that diversity and anti-discrimination frameworks could be diverted to legitimize a politicized religious identity.