Gérald Darmanin, favorable à une interdiction, a « regretté » les positions divergentes de ses collègues. Il est convoqué par François Bayrou à Matignon, mardi, ainsi qu’Elisabeth Borne, Bruno Retailleau, Marie Barsacq et Aurore Bergé.
The French government is addressing internal disagreements regarding the wearing of religious symbols, specifically the veil, in sports competitions. Prime Minister François Bayrou convened ministers after conflicting public statements. Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin advocates for a ban, while others, like the Sports Minister, have expressed reservations. The government's official stance, as stated by Aurore Bergé, is that "no ostentatious religious symbols" should be worn during competitions, supporting a Senate bill amendment on laïcité in sports. The issue remains divisive, with varied opinions among political parties and sports federations.
