Why does Greece have Sharia laws in parts of its territory, and what are the effects on stopping such laws in the European Union?

 

Because, believe it or not, Greece is not a secular country!

As such Religious authorities have the right to perform some civic actions. And because it would be unfair that only the Christian Orthodox Church do it, the same rights are granted to regions with Muslim populations.

However….

When Sharia laws are mentioned people in the West think of this:

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In reality Sharia Laws in Greece are NOT about criminal justice but rather of settling family disputes (e.g. inheritance).

The problem and the disagreements with Turkey is that there are… two Muslim leaders (Muftis) in the Greek Thrace region. One is appointed by the Greek state and one elected directly by the Muslim population. Although, according to the Greek side, those who participate in this “election process” are not average Greek Muslims but rather… Turkish agents and their cronies.

I’m not even going to go into that debate.

Greece should immediately remove all administrative and civic functions from all Churches and Mosques. Then, let the people have their priests, imams, bishops and muftis without any state intervention.

Problem Solved!

Human rights court rules against Greece in Sharia law case | Kathimerini

We had to wait till 2018 to pass a law that allows Civil Courts to have priority over religious leader decisions. And we did that under pressure.