Mulhouse: Kosciusko-Morizet expresses “regret” after his … – Liberation

Mulhouse: Kosciusko-Morizet expresses "regret" after his … – Liberation

The Associate Vice-President of the UMP Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet on Wednesday expressed his “deepest regrets” after his “inaccurate statements” about parents who, in Mulhouse, “would rather bring their children to prayer rather than stick to the timetable of public schools “

Citing remarks Monday on RMC and BFM TV, the former minister said in a statement sent to AFP.: “I have publicly stated there two days at Mulhouse some parents prefer to bring their children to prayer rather than comply with the public school hours which they are obliged like any other. These statements are inaccurate and come from a misinterpretation of a conversation with the mayor on the delicate situation in which are some of its schools. “

” In fact, reports for repeated delays in question are the result of parents who, after meeting, explained that going themselves to prayer, they did not get along with their children on time to school. So I said that contrary to what I stated on the basis of incorrect information, only the parents are involved and no children, “says NKM.

” I express my deepest regrets to the people who have felt hurt by my words, “said the former minister.

” I hear in the coming months to intensify my fight with all Republicans to help the school to the Nation to face the challenges that are before it, including those posed to him religious extremism and radical Islam, “says the president of the UMP group in the Council of Paris.

Monday, the member of Essonne asserted that “dozens of children” arrived “every day late (at school) because they are in prayer” and was asked about the issue of the placement of these children. She told rely on comments reported by his “friend” Jean Rottner, Mayor (UMP) Mulhouse.

Asked Monday by AFP, Mr. Rottner had explained that it had been reported “that on some occasions, parents brought their children late to school, saying the prayer for them was a priority and that the child was subsequently brought to school, among other Friday “. “I also output requests from public school for religious reasons,” he added.

AFP