ABSTRACT
When approaching questions related to the Muslim presence in Europe, I have always sought to be pragmatic regarding the ambition to improve conditions of coexistence, by making concrete proposals. This privileged perspective is political, in the noble sense of the term; it takes into account cultural, spiritual, historical and legal elements related to the rights of individuals participating in the rule of law. The starting point for my reflection on the Muslim presence in Europe is the relationship of the majority to its minorities. Thus, it is not Muslim culture, the Arabic language or Islam as a religion that spurred my interest, but rather relations between majority and minority groups.
