In 2002, Michel Houellebecq called Islam the 'stupidest religion'. In 2015, he published a book describing the Islamic takeover of France, which was praised by the far-right, Marine Le Pen. In 2019, France awarded Houellebecq with its highest honour.
novelist Michel Houellebecq with the country’s highest award, the Legion of Honour.
The book is a dystopian depiction of France in the future, where a Muslim has won the French presidential election, and immediately moved to Islamicise the country. In an interview with the Guardian after its release, Houellebecq doubled down on his previous comments.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
French police brutality now subject to international inquiryThe French government finds it 'suprising' to be on a list with Venezuela and Haiti for police violence against protesters. It shouldn't come as a surprise Opinion | Nadine Sayegh
Read more »
Donald Trump encourages France to use 'flying water tankers' as Notre Dame Cathedral burns'So horrible to watch the massive fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris,' the president wrote. 'Perhaps flying water tankers could be used to put it out. Must act quickly!'
Read more »
With Notre Dame aflame, witnesses sing ‘Ave Maria’ in the streets of ParisRising above the flames, came a chorus of voices - uniting in song as they mourned their beloved cathedral.
Read more »
France to ask EU partners to adopt its cryptocurrency regulationFrance will push for the European Union to adopt a regulatory framework on crypt...
Read more »
Notre Dame fire strikes at the soul of FranceOn the Notre Dame fire, David Andelman writes there are no words to convey the dismay so many feel now that a central part of French national identity and its precious history has been lost.
Read more »
Nations express solidarity with France after Notre Dame fireGet breaking national and world news, broadcast video coverage, and exclusive interviews. Find the top news online at ABC news.
Read more »
'Notre Dame is our history': France promises to rebuild iconic church after devastating blazeAfter Notre Dame's devastating fire, President Emmanuel Macron tells France that 'we will rebuild this cathedral together. This is probably part of the French destiny.'
Read more »
France to ask EU partners to adopt its cryptocurrency regulationFrance will push for the European Union to adopt a regulatory framework on cryptocurrencies similar to the one it brought in last week at a national level, becoming the first major country to do so.
Read more »
French construction group Vinci urges peers to join Notre-Dame repair effortConstruction group Vinci called on all building companies in France to join forc...
Read more »