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).
New Report Exposes Unprecedented Levels of Corruption in France

New Report Exposes Unprecedented Levels of Corruption in France

Since the beginning of Emmanuel Macron’s presidency, 26 ministers have been involved in political and legal scandals.

February 11, 2025
Le Pen in Madrid: “The Power of Europe Lies in the Power of Its Nations”

Le Pen in Madrid: “The Power of Europe Lies in the Power of Its Nations”

Rejoicing at Trump’s victory does not mean alignment with the United States, the French presidential candidate emphasised.

February 10, 2025
Deportation of Algerian TikToker Sabotaged by French Judiciary—Again

Deportation of Algerian TikToker Sabotaged by French Judiciary—Again

It seems the judiciary is willing to go against the interior ministry to side with migrants.

February 10, 2025
France Considers Birthright Citizenship Crackdown in Mayotte

France Considers Birthright Citizenship Crackdown in Mayotte

The island has been the most favoured destination of mothers giving birth so their children could become French—now it could be a testing ground for tougher laws in mainland France.

February 6, 2025
French PM Survives Two No-Confidence Votes

French PM Survives Two No-Confidence Votes

Bayrou can celebrate a small personal victory, but France is left waiting for reforms.

February 6, 2025
French PM Could End Left’s Grip on Paris, Lyon & Marseille

French PM Could End Left’s Grip on Paris, Lyon & Marseille

Reforming the outdated PLM law could restore true democracy in France’s biggest cities, where conservative voices have been sidelined for decades.

February 5, 2025
EU ‘Democracy Shield’ Committee Selects Chair Before Vote

EU ‘Democracy Shield’ Committee Selects Chair Before Vote

French MEP who’s “proud” to work for Soros think tank will be responsible for policing online speech in the EU.

February 4, 2025
New French PM Forced To Bypass MPs To Pass Budget

New French PM Forced To Bypass MPs To Pass Budget

The manoeuvre to bring the Socialists closer to the Bayrou government again proves that the centrism and balance displayed by the PM always ends in a tactical victory for the Left.

February 4, 2025
Far-Left Routed in French Mayoral Race as ‘Republican Front’ Unites

Far-Left Routed in French Mayoral Race as ‘Republican Front’ Unites

For the first time, political forces united to keep out the hard Left rather than the national Right.

February 3, 2025
Budget Battles: French PM Faces Looming Censure Risk

Budget Battles: French PM Faces Looming Censure Risk

Political divisions intensify as opposition parties weigh no-confidence vote.

February 1, 2025
French Leftists Use City Planning To Combat Sexual Crime

French Leftists Use City Planning To Combat Sexual Crime

It’s easier to change the width of pavements than to arrest criminals who assault women.

January 30, 2025
French PM’s Immigration Remarks Spark Budget Crisis as Left Revolts

French PM’s Immigration Remarks Spark Budget Crisis as Left Revolts

Despite outrage from the Socialists, polls suggest a majority of French citizens think François Bayrou is right to talk about ‘migratory submersion.’

January 30, 2025