Luis Miguel Bueno’s controversial claim that Arabic is a ‘European language’ on Mother Language Day sparks heated debate over the Great Replacement theory.
Luis Miguel Bueno, the European Union’s (EU) Arabic-speaking regional media officer for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), finds himself at the center of a firestorm following a provocative social media post made on International Mother Language Day, observed on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Bueno’s post asserts that Arabic is a “European language” spoken by millions of Europeans daily, which has reignited debates surrounding the contentious “Great Replacement” theory.
In his post, Bueno stated, “At #اليوم_الدولي_للغة_الأم, it is good to remember that we have great linguistic diversity in the EU. 24 official languages—hundreds of languages across the continent. We must also remind ourselves that the Arabic language is also a European language. Millions of Europeans speak this language every day. This is something we should be proud of.”
The assertion that Arabic is a “European language” has sparked outrage and condemnation from critics who argue that Bueno’s remarks validate the “Great Replacement” theory. This theory suggests that indigenous European populations are being systematically replaced by non-European migrants, particularly from the MENA region, and has been widely denounced as a right-wing conspiracy theory.
Bueno’s comments have reignited debates surrounding immigration, cultural identity, and national sovereignty within Europe. His remarks have drawn attention to the hypocrisy within the EU, which has faced massive criticism for its efforts to suppress and criminalize discussions surrounding the “Great Replacement” theory. Critics argue that attempts to silence dissenting voices on the issue stifle free speech and prevent meaningful dialogue on immigration-related challenges facing Europe.
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