France’s parliament has approved a proposal urging the European Union to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organisation, signalling a tougher European approach.
The non-binding resolution, introduced by the Republican Party, calls on both Paris and Brussels to strengthen oversight and cut off the group’s funding channels.
Lawmakers said the move is part of a wider effort to counter extremist ideologies they believe are quietly spreading through Europe’s political and social spheres.
The decision comes as Sudanese political groups step up diplomatic engagement in Europe, linking Sudan’s war to broader concerns about political Islam.
Dr Abdullah Hamdok, head of the Sudanese “Sumud” alliance, said the Quartet’s Sudan initiative clearly rejects political Islam as a basis for governance.
His comments followed meetings in Paris, where a Sumud delegation held talks with French officials on ceasefire efforts and Sudan’s worsening humanitarian crisis.
The delegation also drew attention to the growing number of displaced civilians, driven from their homes by ongoing violence and state collapse.
Speaking to France 24, Hamdok said Sudan was seeking constructive international involvement focused on ending the war and easing civilian suffering.
French proposal was submitted after Sumud representatives toured several European capitals to raise awareness of the conflict.
The tour has included France, Norway, the Netherlands, Germany and Britain, with additional stops under consideration.
Khalid Omar Youssef, a senior figure in the alliance, welcomed the French parliamentary move as important and timely.
He said Sudan must never again become a safe haven for extremist groups, calling for zero tolerance toward terrorism.
