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Lille Court Reinstates Lycée Averroès' State Contract After Procedural Review

The tribunal found no evidence of serious violations as alleged by the prefecture and ruled the contract termination unlawful, prompting political backlash and calls for appeal.

Le lycée musulman lillois Averroès « est un bastion de l’entrisme islamiste », a affirmé jeudi 24 avril 2025 Bruno Retailleau.
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Le groupe scolaire Averroès, à Lille.
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Overview

  • The Tribunal administratif de Lille annulled the December 2023 decision by the Préfecture du Nord to terminate Lycée Averroès' state contract, citing procedural irregularities and insufficient evidence of alleged breaches of republican values.
  • The ruling reinstates public funding with retroactive effect, but the Hauts-de-France region has stated it will withhold payments until a final judgment is issued.
  • Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau labeled the school a 'bastion of Islamist penetration,' announced plans to appeal, and promised to release a report on alleged Muslim Brotherhood influence.
  • The contract suspension had led to significant financial and operational challenges for the school, including a drop in enrollment from 470 to 290 students and a doubling of tuition fees.
  • Politicians from La France Insoumise celebrated the reinstatement as a victory against discrimination, while regional leaders and government officials criticized the decision and pushed for further legal action.