Overview

• Naïma Moutchou, vice-president of the French National Assembly, received a racist and threatening letter on April 14, 2025, targeting her Moroccan heritage.
• The letter included explicit hate speech, accusing her of destroying France and making derogatory remarks about her ethnicity.
• In response, Moutchou filed a formal legal complaint, emphasizing her refusal to apologize for her identity and values.
• Political figures from across the spectrum, including members of LFI, Horizons, and the Rassemblement National, expressed strong support for Moutchou on social media.
• The incident reflects a broader rise in hate speech and violence against public officials in France, with official data showing a significant increase in such cases in recent years.