Growing Concerns about Islam in the European Union

Radeljić Branislav (Associate Lecturer in International Politics, University of East London, United Kingdom), B.Radeljic@uel.ac.uk

The establishment of a united Europe was characterized by ChristianDemocratic values. Over time, this trend has been challenged due to a growing presence of Muslim communities across Europe. In response to the new dynamics, various arguments focusing on Islam in the European Union, European identity and inclusion of the Muslims have emerged. Accordingly, this paper examines the presence of Islam in the EU and while taking into consideration both historical and present dimensions, points out various aspects that surely question their coexistence.

Keywords: Islam, European Union, Islamophobia, European identity