Anti-Muslim sentiment sees alarming surge in Europe: Report

Nearly half of Muslims living in Europe face racism and discrimination in their daily lives, the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has said in a report. The report Being Muslim in the EU, released on Thursday and based on 2022 data, highlighted a sharp increase in anti-Muslim sentiment, with 47 percent of Muslim respondents reporting racial discrimination, up from 39 percent in 2016. The survey shed light on the increasing challenges faced by Muslims across the EU, particularly in employment and housing.