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).
French Island of Mayotte Devastated by Cyclone Chido

French Island of Mayotte Devastated by Cyclone Chido

Politicians on all sides have condemned the government’s response to the natural disaster as inadequate.

December 17, 2024
Samuel Paty’s Murderer Connected to Syrian Islamist HTS

Samuel Paty’s Murderer Connected to Syrian Islamist HTS

The killer praised the group for leading the “true Jihad” at the time of the murder.

December 16, 2024
New French PM To Support Le Pen’s Reform to Electoral System

New French PM To Support Le Pen’s Reform to Electoral System

An informal agreement was reportedly made between François Bayrou and the RN: “rapid proportional representation versus no censure.”

December 16, 2024
French Prime Minister François Bayrou: Portrait of an Eternal Centrist

French Prime Minister François Bayrou: Portrait of an Eternal Centrist

He will certainly do what he does best: nothing.

December 13, 2024
French Health Authority Supports Gender Transition From Age 16

French Health Authority Supports Gender Transition From Age 16

The report is a combative manifesto crafted by activists whose pursuit of reshaping social norms risks harming children.

December 12, 2024
France’s New PM: Is the Wait Over?

France’s New PM: Is the Wait Over?

While Macron is still negotiating, Le Pen’s Rassemblement National appears stronger than ever, claiming to be the sole opponent of the system.

December 12, 2024
Syrian Demonstrators Storm German Christmas Markets

Syrian Demonstrators Storm German Christmas Markets

11,000 migrants converged on Essen’s annual festivities as the fall of Assad was announced.

December 11, 2024
France Procrastinates on Syrian Asylum Applications

France Procrastinates on Syrian Asylum Applications

The Left accuses the Right of wanting to call into question the inalienable right to asylum.

December 10, 2024
France: Still No PM in Sight

France: Still No PM in Sight

Macron faces growing criticism for excluding the Rassemblement National from talks.

December 10, 2024
Notre Dame Reopens: Ancient Glory vs. Modern Disaster

Notre Dame Reopens: Ancient Glory vs. Modern Disaster

By choosing modernity and ugliness, the re-opening ceremony at Notre Dame was a huge missed opportunity to speak to the greatest number of people.

December 9, 2024
How Did the French End Up Here?

How Did the French End Up Here?

The national Right’s censure of Barnier’s budget is not an irresponsible whim. It is the logical sanction of a bankrupt policy obstinately pursued by corrupt ruling elites for 50 years.

December 6, 2024
French PM Resigns—Who Will Dare Fill His Shoes?

French PM Resigns—Who Will Dare Fill His Shoes?

France is still on the brink of bankruptcy, but Barnier’s budget wouldn’t have changed the game.

December 5, 2024