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Radio France Internationale
Radio France Internationale
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Alison Hird

France's antisemitism bill: a weapon against hate or threat to free speech?

A demonstration against antisemitism in Paris, France, on 20 June 2024. © Johanna Geron / Reuters

French lawmakers are preparing to vote on a government-backed bill that supporters say is needed to tackle evolving forms of antisemitism. Opponents argue it is in fact aimed at silencing criticism of Israel.

The bill – known as the "Yadan law" after the centrist MP who tabled it, Caroline Yadan – would tie hatred of Israel to hatred of Jews, making it an offence to call for the destruction of the state of Israel.

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