New Book Exposes Far-Right Campaign Against Teachers in France
Éditions Textuel has released a new multi-voice book that delves into the far-right's attempts to disrupt knowledge and educational institutions in France. The publication includes personal accounts, philosophical discussions, and legal arguments, centering on Sophie Djigo, a philosophy educator who has faced a campaign of defamation and cyberharassment from far-right groups, leading to threats against her life and legal proceedings. Djigo is pursuing legal action against her aggressors, with the trial scheduled for March 2026. The book posits that these assaults are indicative of a wider anti-intellectual political agenda. Notable contributors are Éric Fassin, Christiane Vollaire, Raphaël Kempf, and Romain Ruiz. Djigo, who leads the Collège international de philosophie, has written several works, including 'La solidarité n'est pas un crime,' set for release by Textuel in 2026, while the book itself is due on September 9, 2026.
Key facts
- Book published by Éditions Textuel on September 9, 2026.
- Sophie Djigo, philosophy teacher and researcher, faced cyberharassment and death threats from far-right networks.
- Djigo filed a lawsuit against her harassers, with trial in March 2026.
- Book combines narratives, philosophical analyses, sociological insights, and legal pleas.
- Contributors include Éric Fassin, Christiane Vollaire, Raphaël Kempf, and Romain Ruiz.
- Djigo is director of research at Collège international de philosophie and founder of Migraction59.
- Djigo's previous works include 'Les Migrants de Calais' (2016) and 'Penser avec la frontière' (2024).
- The book argues the attacks are part of a fascist anti-intellectualist strategy.
Entities
Artists
- Sophie Djigo
- Éric Fassin
- Christiane Vollaire
- Raphaël Kempf
- Romain Ruiz
- Isabelle Delpla
- Olivier Razac
- Bastien Deschamps
Institutions
- Éditions Textuel
- Collège international de philosophie
- Migraction59
- Agone
- Créaphis
- D'une rive à l'autre
Locations
- France
- Calais