France's controversial bill against separatism, which plans to crack down on online hate speech and foreign funding of religious groups, was approved by ministers on Wednesday.
Officially named the draft bill "reinforcing republican principles", the legislation aims to give the country the means to fight Islamic radicalism but has been criticised for stigmatising the Muslim community.
It has led to misinformation and anti-French protests in the Muslim world.
"This legislation is not a legislation against religions, nor against the Muslim religion in particular. It is a law of emancipation in the face of religious fanaticism," Prime Minister Jean Castex stressed on Wednesday.
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