French author Houellebecq investigated for remarks on Muslims in old interview

French authorities have opened a criminal investigation into author Michel Houellebecq over comments about Muslims made in a four-year-old interview, according to French media. Houellebecq denies the allegations. The case tests France's hate-speech laws and free-speech boundaries, with potential implications for public discourse.

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