French officials have called for a revision for a century-old law on the separation of church and state, to allow government bodies to subsidise mosques.
An estimated five million Muslims live in France - making Islam the country's second religion.
The vast majority worship in small, makeshift premises, rather than purpose-built mosques.
Some French officials say local authorities should be allowed to help provide decent places of worship for Muslims - but many others remain unconvinced.
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