Houellebecq charged over remarks on Muslims

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1. 30 Nov 2022Background

   Houellebecq and Onfray interview in Front populaire stirs controversy

   A dialogue between novelist Michel Houellebecq and philosopher Michel Onfray, published in late 2022, drew criticism for remarks about Muslims.

2. 1 Jan 2023Background

   Union des mosquées de France files complaint against Houellebecq

   The Union des mosquées de France filed a complaint against novelist Michel Houellebecq over remarks about Muslims in a magazine interview.

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   10 Nov

   Michel Houellebecq charged over 2022 remarks about Muslims in a magazine interview

   French novelist Michel Houellebecq has been formally placed under investigation over an interview in which he made remarks hostile to Muslims in 2022.