Antisemitism in France: Jews told there are too many of them

The owner of a cafeteria at the Les Deux Alpes resort told Jewish visitors they were "too many." The incident was captured on video and sparked outrage. The gendarmerie questioned the woman, after which she was released. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez launched an investigation, and Minister Aurore Bergé demanded an indictment.

French gendarmerie questioned the owner of a cafeteria at the ski resort Les Deux Alpes after she told Jewish visitors they were "too many." The incident occurred on Saturday, August 15, and was recorded on video by one of the visitors. The recording quickly spread on social media, causing a wave of indignation. France's Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced the start of an official investigation, and Minister Aurore Bergé, responsible for combating discrimination, demanded that an indictment be prepared under Article 40 of the criminal code. After questioning, the woman was released, and her personal details were not disclosed. The Grenoble prosecutor's office reported that the woman gave her version of events, but no decision on preventive measures has been made yet. Investigators intend to obtain witness testimony. The incident caused wide public resonance and highlights the problem of antisemitism in France.