The law on separatism was promulgated two years ago, but a new modus operandi of radicalization has been brought to light by French intelligence. According to several sources from Europe 1, radical imams have found ways to circumvent the law, in particular by settling abroad.

A new generation of young Salafists is being born, fed by their elders a negative image of French society. It is from the Gulf countries or French-speaking Africa that these Islamists are brainwashing young French people. Radical speeches are accessible online to anyone, from anywhere in France.