Politicians in France will be banned from running in elections from 2027 if they are prosecuted for anti-Semitism. This was said by the President of the Republic Emmanuel Macron in an interview with Radio J.
"The government will present such a bill. I hope it will pass through parliament and I am confident that it will be adopted and will enter into force. If everything goes as expected, it will enter into force in 2027.", Macron said.
The head of state specified that this law will not have retroactive effect and the punishment provided for in it will not apply to previously handed down sentences. “I believe that this will contribute to awakening and allow us to move forward“, said the head of state.
The day before, Macron said he supported the introduction of a mandatory penalty in the form of a ban on participation in elections for anti-Semitic, racist and discriminatory statements and actions. He promised that the government and parliament would work to tighten penalties for such crimes, as well as to introduce “monitoring of sentences and penalties in this area“. In addition, according to Macron, the French authorities will require social networks to report on the immediate removal of content aimed at inciting hatred.
The first round of the presidential elections in France is scheduled for April 2027. The specific date has not yet been set; should be held 20-35 days before the current president's term ends on May 13, 2027.