The French writer Michel Houellebecq was accused of inciting hatred due to remarks about Muslims.
According to Le Figueroa's source, the writer was charged with complicity in inciting discrimination, hatred or violence.
The occasion was his interview in 2022, in which Houellebecq said that native populations in Europe were being displaced by immigrants and suggested that this would lead to violence. According to Houellebecq, the French do not want the assimilation of Muslims, but an end to robbery and violence. "Or another option: let them leave," he added.
If the writer is found guilty, he may receive up to a year in prison and a fine of up to 45,000 euros. Houellebecq denies the accusations and claims that he was only exercising his freedom of expression.