logo

Video encyclopedia

Secularism in France

3:02

Reality Check: Islam 🕌 and the myth of French secularism 🇫🇷 - UpFront

3:55

Secularism in France: Teacher says current laws 'enough' to protect schoolteachers

3:35

The Newsmakers: Secularism in France

3:15

France secularism law: Govt mulls draft bill targeting religious extremism

3:47

Emmanuel Macron in the Vatican: What is secularism in France?

Laïcité is the constitutional principle of secularism in France. Article 1 of the French Constitution is commonly interpreted as discouraging religious involvement in government affairs, especially religious influence in the determination of state policies. It also forbids government involvement in religious affairs, and especially prohibits government influence in the determination of religion. Secularism in France does not preclude a right to the free exercise of religion.
    • Concept 

    • History 

    • 1905 law and the Constitution of 1946–1958 

    • Constitution of 1958–present 

    • Current status and debate 

    • Quebec (Canada) 

    • Mexico 

    • Turkey 

    • Contrast with the United States