In France, pro-Palestinian solidarity is being silenced and criminalised | Rokhaya Diallo

A proposed French bill aimed to counter new forms of antisemitism by widening offenses to include "indirect incitement" and "inciting the destruction or denial of a state." Rights groups and UN rapporteurs warned the legislation, introduced by Caroline Yadan, threatened freedom of expression and could curb criticism of Israel. The government ultimately withdrew the bill, signaling intent to introduce broader anti-racism legislation.