German Conference on Islam recommends Islam classes at schools

In Berlin the German Conference on Islam, an informal committee that discusses the integration of Muslims in Germany, convened for the third time under the chairmanship of German Interior Minister Wolfgang Schäuble. The conference recommended the introduction of Islam religion classes at German schools. Sabine am Orde comments: "One can't expect binding, practical solutions from the conference - and that's not just because for decades there simply hasn't been any dialogue with the Muslims and the process therefore requires more time. The continuous discussion about Islam religion classes can't really be regulated at a nation-wide level because school policy is in the hands of the individual states. It's also unlikely that the state's desire for a dialogue partner who speaks for all Muslims at the conference will be satisfied. The conservative groups represent only a small proportion of Germany's Muslims and the independent Muslims mostly only represent themselves. It's unlikely they will be able to form a representative body that speaks with one voice and is accepted by all Muslims here in Germany."

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