Hundreds of protesters gathered in Paris to demonstrate against a proposed anti-Semitism bill, which critics say could have implications for freedom of expression and public political activism, including pro-Palestinian advocacy.
The proposed legislation, which is set to be discussed in the French Parliament, is intended to address what its supporters describe as “renewed forms” of anti-Semitism. However, opponents argue that the bill could risk restricting civil liberties and limiting legitimate political speech.
Ahead of the parliamentary debate, public opposition to the measure has grown, with a petition against the bill reportedly gathering more than 660,000 signatures.
The demonstration in Paris reflects ongoing tensions in France over how to balance efforts to combat hate speech with protections for free expression in political discourse.