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).
Attack on Orthodox Christians in Syria Happens Against Backdrop of Islamist Rivalry

Attack on Orthodox Christians in Syria Happens Against Backdrop of Islamist Rivalry

Christians in Syria know they cannot count on the new government to protect them.

June 23, 2025
‘Progressivism’ at Its Peak: France’s Fête de la Musique Turns into Nightmare

‘Progressivism’ at Its Peak: France’s Fête de la Musique Turns into Nightmare

During the block parties across the country the French experienced violence and an irreconcilable culture clash.

June 23, 2025
A Win for the Working Class: Low Emission Zones Axed for Good in France

A Win for the Working Class: Low Emission Zones Axed for Good in France

Other restrictive environmental measures were also abandoned thanks to the adoption of the law.

June 20, 2025
French Nuclear Renaissance Is Here Thanks To Massive Right-Wing Push

French Nuclear Renaissance Is Here Thanks To Massive Right-Wing Push

France is finally catching up with reality: going green means going nuclear.

June 19, 2025
France Cracks Down on Migrant Sham Marriages

France Cracks Down on Migrant Sham Marriages

With strong public support, MPs are pushing through a law to stop illegal immigrants using civil marriages to dodge deportation.

June 18, 2025
“Pretentious Buffoon” Macron Shows the Crisis of Western Leadership

“Pretentious Buffoon” Macron Shows the Crisis of Western Leadership

As JD Vance asks what today’s leaders are really protecting, Macron gives the answer: ego, theatre, and a fantasy of relevance.

June 17, 2025
Antisemitism Is Tearing the French Left Apart

Antisemitism Is Tearing the French Left Apart

Could the divided Left produce a single candidate to counter what they call the ‘danger’ of a potential victory for the nationalist Right?

June 17, 2025
Former French President Stripped of Legion of Honour Award in Shocking Decision

Former French President Stripped of Legion of Honour Award in Shocking Decision

The only head of state to have been excluded from the Legion of Honour was Marshal Pétain, for collaboracting with the Nazis. For Nicolas Sarkozy’s supporters, the parallel that may thus be drawn between him and Pétain is completely unfounded.

June 16, 2025
Paris Train Staff Fine Teen Pilgrim Singing Hymn—But Ignore Football Rioters

Paris Train Staff Fine Teen Pilgrim Singing Hymn—But Ignore Football Rioters

The authorities prefer to target honest citizens rather than criminals.

June 16, 2025
France Bans Violent Antifascist Group Backed by Far-Left MP

France Bans Violent Antifascist Group Backed by Far-Left MP

The group’s founding member accused the interior minister of ‘acting on orders’ at a time when, in his view, France is under threat of “far-right” attacks.

June 13, 2025
France’s Afghan Migration Crisis: Even Left-Wing Official Breaks Ranks

France’s Afghan Migration Crisis: Even Left-Wing Official Breaks Ranks

A senior official with communist roots says what many fear: Afghan immigration is tearing at the fabric of French society.

June 12, 2025
Tradition at its Finest: Dazzling Success for the Chartres 2025 Pilgrimage

Tradition at its Finest: Dazzling Success for the Chartres 2025 Pilgrimage

Liturgical disputes have no hold on pilgrims who are growing in numbers every year.

June 12, 2025