Hélène de Lauzun is the Paris correspondent for The European Conservative. She studied at the École Normale Supérieure de Paris. She taught French literature and civilization at Harvard and received a Ph.D. in History from the Sorbonne. She is the author of Histoire de l’Autriche (Perrin, 2021).
France: To Block or To Unblock, That Is the Question

France: To Block or To Unblock, That Is the Question

The discontented in France are pursuing irreconcilable goals.

September 12, 2025
The New French Prime Minister: The Devil—or a Cuckold?

The New French Prime Minister: The Devil—or a Cuckold?

Instead of the expected break, President Macron chose to appoint one of his most loyal lieutenants.

September 10, 2025
Bis or Ter Repetita: France in Desperate Need of a Prime Minister

Bis or Ter Repetita: France in Desperate Need of a Prime Minister

By refusing to dissolve the Assembly, Macron apparently doesn’t want to put an end to the French political crisis he himself created.

September 9, 2025
‘Neutrality’ Exposed: French State Journalists Caught Colluding With the Left

‘Neutrality’ Exposed: French State Journalists Caught Colluding With the Left

Secretly recorded conversations reveal France Inter reporters plotting against right-wing candidates while drawing paychecks from taxpayers.

September 9, 2025
French Prime Minister Loses Confidence Vote in Parliament

French Prime Minister Loses Confidence Vote in Parliament

This is the first time in the history of the fifth republic that a prime minister has been denied confidence.

September 8, 2025
Putting Words to the Problem: What’s Behind the Education Crisis in France?

Putting Words to the Problem: What’s Behind the Education Crisis in France?

For the first time, voices are rising to expose the real culprits behind the collapse of the French national education system.

September 8, 2025
Tunis Complains After French Police Shoot Tunisian National in Knife Attack

Tunis Complains After French Police Shoot Tunisian National in Knife Attack

Although Abdelkader D. had a criminal record, had recently been summoned to court in a case of incitement to hatred after making antisemitic remarks, was unstable, and a drug addict, Tunisia is demanding an investigation.

September 5, 2025
French Government: Last Lap Before Plunging Into Chaos

French Government: Last Lap Before Plunging Into Chaos

Reluctant to hold new elections, Macron could hand power back to the Left.

September 3, 2025
“Get Out,” Molenbeek Councillor Tells Belgians Critical of Islamic Influence

“Get Out,” Molenbeek Councillor Tells Belgians Critical of Islamic Influence

A Socialist politician of Moroccan origin said Belgians who have a problem with Islamic headscarves should just leave.

September 2, 2025
‘Degendering’ the Pantheon: A Curious French Priority

‘Degendering’ the Pantheon: A Curious French Priority

France is on the brink of chaos, but the minister of education has nothing better to do than try to rewrite the dedication on the Pantheon.

August 31, 2025
François Bayrou’s Desperate Battle

François Bayrou’s Desperate Battle

The French prime minister has ten days to save his job.

August 29, 2025
For Once, UN Report Gets It Right: Surrogacy Is Violence

For Once, UN Report Gets It Right: Surrogacy Is Violence

The international organisation wants to see states legislate against all forms of surrogate motherhood.

August 28, 2025