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MP says ‘noisy foreign weddings’ unwelcome in France

MP says ‘noisy foreign weddings’ unwelcome in France

A French MP criticised “noisy foreign weddings” on Monday, slamming outdoor “Turkish and north African” celebrations as a danger to traffic. Philippe Meunier advised those "who don't understand that, to return to the country of their ancestors".

By FRANCE 24 (text)
 

An opposition MP from France’s UMP party said Monday that “noisy” weddings held by “Turkish and North African communities” were unwelcome in France, claiming they hinder traffic circulation.

“Here, we are in France!” MP for Rhône, Philippe Meunier, said in a statement released on Monday. “If these people don’t understand that, I advise them to return to the country of their ancestors to live according to their traditions that aren’t ours,” he added.

Meunier said an increasing number of wedding celebrations caused traffic problems on major roads in Rhône – a region in the southeast of France which borders Italy. “It is very dangerous for motorists and motorcyclists,” he said.

Meunier said he had been alerted to the reportedly disruptive celebrations by the police and local residents.

(FRANCE 24 with wires)

Date created : 30/10/2012 
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Humm... What happens if

by pabitra - 04/11/2012 - 01:19

Humm... What happens if someone discovers silent weddings aren't a French tradition? Do Meunier & Co. start honking? Those Muslims are French citizens. Why doesn't French police punish them? Why turn a law & order issue into a racial problem? By the way, do French people in Muslim countries honk when they get married, to respect traditions of those countries?

Humm... What happens if

by pabitra - 04/11/2012 - 01:18

Humm... What happens if someone discovers silent weddings aren't a French tradition? Do Meunier & Co. start honking? Those Muslims are French citizens. Why doesn't French police punish them? Why turn a law & order issue into a racial problem? By the way, do French people in Muslim countries honk when they get married, to respect traditions of those countries?

What a load of rubbish! So

by Vedi2010 - 01/11/2012 - 17:09

What a load of rubbish! So what if people celebtrate weddings by hooting and make some noise? What does Philippe Meunier want? A France that's silent and soul-less?
I think there are many other more urgent problems to worry about than a bit of noise. And again, I feel this is another "dig" at the Muslim community.
Let's give people a break - let's be more tolerant, ok.

I applaud his courage. Very

by pcm - 01/11/2012 - 01:59

I applaud his courage. Very rare these days. Wish there were more like him.

i am fully agree with you sir

by jassiitech@yaho... - 31/10/2012 - 18:34

i am fully agree with you sir these people donot maintain disciplain
create more and more problems day by day

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