French Justice Opens Probe into Houellebecq Over Anti-Muslim Remarks

French prosecutors have opened an investigation into writer Michel Houellebecq for alleged complicity in inciting discrimination, hatred, or violence, following his statements about Muslims. The probe marks a legal escalation against a prominent public intellectual, though the specific remarks and timeline remain unclear. This could signal a broader judicial posture on hate speech in France.

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