Overview

• The National Assembly passed the bill in its first reading with 131 votes in favor and 28 against, reinstating the controversial article 3 on regional disciplinary sections.
• Article 1 mandates mandatory training and the appointment of dedicated referents to combat antisemitism, racism, and hate in higher education institutions.
• The reinstated article 3 proposes regional disciplinary sections to handle sensitive cases, sparking debates over university autonomy and external oversight.
• Tensions flared during debates, with La France insoumise opposing the bill, accusing the majority of instrumentalizing antisemitism, while facing accusations of downplaying the issue.
• The bill was introduced following reports of increased antisemitic incidents on campuses, particularly since the October 2023 Hamas-Israel conflict, with 90% of Jewish students reporting such acts.