French Writer Houellebecq Charged with Hate Speech Over Muslim Remarks

French prosecutors have charged author Michel Houellebecq with discrimination and hate speech over 2022 interview comments about Muslims, a case brought by anti-racist groups. The prosecution reignites France's free-speech debate and coincides with a legislative push to restrict immigration-related terminology, signaling a tightening legal environment around public discourse.

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