FEMYSO Calls for Clarification Following Claims of Exclusion from European Parliament Activities 

For immediate release 

Brussels, 8 July 2026  

The Forum of European Muslim Youth and Students Organisations (FEMYSO) has noted a public statement made today by Member of the European Parliament Marion Maréchal claiming that FEMYSO has been excluded from activities of the European Parliament. She is recycling allegations and narratives that have been repeatedly debunked; we trust our institutions to not be drawn into this disinformation.  

At the time of this press release, FEMYSO has not been notified by the European Parliament of any decision confirming such a measure. Nor has our organisation been informed of, or invited to participate in, any process relating to such a decision. We are therefore seeking urgent clarification from the relevant authorities within the European Parliament regarding the accuracy of these public claims. 

For nearly three decades, FEMYSO has engaged transparently and constructively with European institutions to promote youth participation, democratic engagement, and fundamental rights. We value our longstanding cooperation with the European Parliament and remain committed to maintaining a constructive and respectful relationship with the institution. 

FEMYSO has a longstanding history of engagement with the European Parliament’s Youth Outreach Unit and the European Youth Event (EYE), having participated in all five editions of the EYE since 2016. Throughout this period, FEMYSO has contributed to the programme and success of these events by delivering sessions on topics including AI and Digital Rights, Education and Policymaking, and Democracy and Human Rights. FEMYSO has also been an official partner of the European Parliament’s 2019 European elections project and was a listed partner for the European Year of Youth 2022. 

Until the European Parliament provides official clarification, the public claims made today remain unverified. We therefore call on the institution to clarify the situation without delay. 

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Notes:      

1. FEMYSO (est. 1996) is a network of 32 Muslim youth and student organisations across 22 European countries. It is the leading voice for European Muslim youth, developing and empowering them, and working to build a more diverse, cohesive and vibrant Europe.       
2. FEMYSO responds to false allegations on links to Muslim Brotherhood 
3. Smear campaign investigation statement.  
4. FEMYSO New Yorker statement: https://femyso.org/femyso-new-yorker-statement/ 
5. For more information or requests please email media@femyso.org.