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).
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
Hungary Rescues ‘Right-Wing’ French Statue From Destruction

Hungary Rescues ‘Right-Wing’ French Statue From Destruction

The statue of French national hero Joan of Arc was under threat—until a Hungarian town intervened.

January 29, 2025
Thought Police Forces French Media Boss to Resign

Thought Police Forces French Media Boss to Resign

Head of the Ebra press group fell victim to fierce policing of thought in France for daring to ‘like’ posts from right-wing personalities on LinkedIn.

January 29, 2025
French Government Obsessed with Migrants—and Own Survival

French Government Obsessed with Migrants—and Own Survival

Even though two thirds of the French people believe that immigration “is not an opportunity for France,” the government still finds it a necessity.

January 28, 2025
<em>Toutes pour une</em>: Using Tax Money To Turn a Beloved Classic Into a Woke Flop

<em>Toutes pour une</em>: Using Tax Money To Turn a Beloved Classic Into a Woke Flop

Replacing the three musketeers with African immigrant women did not convince French cinema audiences.

January 28, 2025
Trump Is Showing the Way and It’s Time for France to Catch Up

Trump Is Showing the Way and It’s Time for France to Catch Up

Trump has achieved in 1 hour what France failed to do with Algeria in 7 years.

January 27, 2025
Belgian Public Broadcaster Airs Trump Speech With Delay to “Allow Time for Analysis”

Belgian Public Broadcaster Airs Trump Speech With Delay to “Allow Time for Analysis”

The French-language channel gives space to leftist and Islamist parties, but censors ‘right-wing’ views to “avoid normalising” them.

January 24, 2025
Macron Promotes Himself Chatting on TikTok With Islamist Influencer

Macron Promotes Himself Chatting on TikTok With Islamist Influencer

In his videos, the Tiktoker explains that he wants to “bash heads” when he sees women dressed too lightly.

January 24, 2025
Immigration vs Political Correctness: French Interior Minister Picks Up the Gauntlet

Immigration vs Political Correctness: French Interior Minister Picks Up the Gauntlet

Retailleau has been saying out loud what many French are thinking, but dare not say publicly for fear of being branded ‘fascists.’

January 24, 2025