Suicide attacks are the actions of losers who have nothing left to lose. In this case, Islam serves as a mask, a cover for desperation and nihilism, but not for religion.

Europe sees itself as a liberal-minded society. It has no desire to be, nor can it be, a "Christian club.

One unanswered question is whether a Euro-Islam that combines Islam with democracy will be possible in the future. We mustn't confuse desire with reality.

Those who are unprepared to demonstrate tolerance cannot expect or even demand tolerance for themselves.

The fundamental issue, when it comes to Europe's future, will be whether and how we manage to transfer the ideals that once made Europe great - especially its Christian roots - into today's changed world. No one wants to return to the Middle Ages.

Suicide attacks are the actions of losers who have nothing left to lose. In this case, Islam serves as a mask, a cover for desperation and nihilism, but not for religion.

There is no such thing as one Islam. The Koran is ambiguous and Islam is not a monolithic entity.