France to allow class actions against racism

Victims of racism and anti-Semitism in France will be able to join forces in class action lawsuits under new plans by the government to fight discrimination.

"Racism, anti-Semitism, hatred against Muslims and foreigners, homophobia, are unbearably on the rise in our country," Prime Minister Manuel Valls said when announcing the plan, which also includes campaigns to raise awareness and an increased surveillance of the Internet.