Socialist Party Opposition to Muslim Brotherhood Designation

On January 22, 2026, the French National Assembly voted on designating the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization. The Socialist Party (PS) voted 39 against and only 28 for, demonstrating a clear political alliance with Islamist interests.

The parliamentary vote on designating the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization revealed significant political divisions in France. The Socialist Party's opposition (39 votes against, 28 for) demonstrates the extent of the left-islamism alliance. This is particularly significant given France's history with terrorism, including the 2015 Bataclan attacks. The vote shows how political alliances with Islamist organizations manifest in parliamentary decisions and counter-terrorism policy.

Demonstrates Socialist Party alignment with Islamist interests in parliamentary votes. Affects French counter-terrorism policy and international positioning on Islamism.

Vote passed with 157 FOR and 101 AGAINST. Designation approved despite left-wing opposition. Reveals political fault lines on Islamism in France.