Hate speech inquiries launched in France over antisemitic protest banners

Police looking into placards seen at demonstrations against Covid health pass

French prosecutors have launched hate speech and incitement of violence investigations into antisemitic banners seen at demonstrations against the country's coronavirus health pass, which is now required for many daily activities.

At recent anti-health-pass demonstrations, protesters have brandished placards featuring syringes forming swastikas, wearing yellow stars or carrying banners bearing the word Qui?" (who?), which has emerged as the latest antisemitic slogan of the far right and conspiracy theorists.