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Today (28 March), Commission First Vice President Frans Timmermans will hold a round table discussion with ten European imams and scholars as part of the Future of Europe debate and the Commission's engagement with Muslim communities in Europe. The imams and scholars hail from six member states – Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, France, Italy and The Netherlands - and represent the Sunni, Shia, Ahmadiyya and Alevi branches of Islam. 

Ahead of the round table, First Vice President Timmermans said: "The Muslim community, in all its diversity, has an important role to play in Europe's future. Muslims will find a loyal friend in the European Commission that will support everyone's right to practice their faith and traditions in peace."

The European Commission holds high-level meetings with religious and non-confessional organizations (see events in June and November), as part of the regular dialogue with churches, religions, philosophical and non-confessional organisations foreseen by the Lisbon Treaty (Article 17). In September 2017, First Vice President Timmermans hosted a seminar with Muslim university students from across the continent together with European Parliament Vice President Mairead McGuinness. Tomorrow's meeting is an opportunity to further deepen this much needed conversation, bringing in new voices and perspectives.

More information on the Commission's actions on combating anti-Muslim hatred and its dialogue with religions can be found here and here.

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