According to a report by the International Federation of Public Opinion Research (IFOP), 87% of Muslims aged 15 to 25 in France consider themselves religious. The study was conducted based on a 1,000-person sample selected from 14,200 French representatives aged 15 and above.
The report highlighted that religious beliefs are stronger among those under 25, with 30% identifying as very religious. This trend underscores generational differences and challenges secularization models.
Among the Muslim participants, one in every four described themselves as "very" or "extremely" religious. In comparison, the average in other religious communities was 12%.
The authors of the report predict that by 2025, 38% of Muslims in France are expected to support some or all "Islamic" viewpoints. In comparison, this figure stood at 19% in 1998.
Among young Muslims, every third individual expressed affinity for the ideas of the "Muslim Brotherhood." IFOP emphasized that this data refutes the notion that this religious-political movement is exclusive to the older generation.
The study also highlighted the diversity within Islamic movements in France: 33% of Muslims show support for at least one Islamic movement, 24% voiced sympathy for the "Muslim Brotherhood," 9% for Salafism, and 8% for Wahhabism. IFOP's Director of News and Political Analysis, François Kraus, noted that young Muslims in France demonstrate greater determination and radicalism compared to the older generation.
"Whether this dynamic will reverse remains uncertain. The research indicates that, at this stage, there are no factors to halt the process of re-Islamization," the expert stated.
In this context, the integration of Muslims into French society and adherence to republican values are becoming pressing issues. Kraus concluded that this situation demands solutions beyond just security measures.
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