Mercedes García-Arenal

Mercedes García-Arenal is a prominent Spanish historian and Arabist, known for her work in the study of the intellectual and religious history of Europe, particularly regarding the Quran. She leads the project 'El Corán Europeo,' which investigates the dissemination and interpretation of the Quran in Europe over the last millennium. Recently, her project has faced criticism from far-right political factions in Europe, who accuse it of promoting Islamic ideology, prompting her to defend the academic integrity and purpose of her research.