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The Erlangen Centre for Islam and Law in Europe (EZIRE) conducts research and teaching about Islam and Muslim life in Europe from a multidisciplinary perspective. In addition to research and teaching, EZIRE also offers services such as trainings, consulting, expertise and expert opinions.
In an article in the Vorarlberger Nachrichten, political scientist and associated EZIRE member Hüseyin Çiçek deals with the failed attempt to overthrow Turkey by parts of the military in which more than 200 people died. The coup attempt, which took place in the night from 15 to 16 July 2016, marks i... Continue
In a Focus Online article (12 July 2019) EZIRE-Director and Islam expert Mathias Rohe talks aboutthe nightly deportation of Ibrahim Miri to Lebanon.
The head of the infamous clan was apparently deported to Lebanon in a night and fog action planned for months. So far, Ibrahim Miri, whose clan has ... Continue
On Monday, 15 July 2019, EZIRE Director Mathias Rohe presented his new study in Stuttgart - the result: cases of parallel justice also undermine the rule of law in Baden-Württemberg. Parallel justice refers to forms of conflict resolution that violate the rule of law. Although the situation is not d... Continue
In an article of Focus Online (27 June 2019), EZIRE director and Islamic scholar Mathias Rohe evaluates the application to expel clan members, submitted by the AfD to the Bundestag. For the AfD the massive fight of the authorities against the criminal members of Arab Families during the last months ... Continue
The term "Sharia" polarizes in Germany, but only few people know what this term really means.
BR radiowissen followed this topic in its broadcast of June 26 - among others, law and Islam scientist and EZIRE director Professor Dr. Mathias Rohe gets a say as an expert.
To the BR podcast (Prof. R... Continue
What does Islam say about the existential questions of life? Is sex allowed before marriage? When does life begin? Which interventions in the body are allowed? The series "Thinking and Living Islam" deals with the big questions of Muslim everyday life in Germany and what the various Islamic currents... Continue
In an article in the Vorarlberger Nachrichten of 25 June 2019, political scientist and Turkey expert Hüseyin Çiçek, an associated EZIRE member, deals with the election victory of the opposition candidate Imamoglu in the new elections in the metropolis of Istanbul.
Opposition candidate Ekrem Imamo... Continue
