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 Railway Sabotage Followed by Telecom Attacks

French Railway Sabotage Followed by Telecom Attacks

Evidence bears hallmarks of “the traditional type of action of the ultra left,” Interior Minister Darmanin said.

July 29, 2024
Paris Olympic Games: An Opening Ceremony of Blood and Tears

Paris Olympic Games: An Opening Ceremony of Blood and Tears

This show, designed to be “inclusive,” was nothing more than a hate-filled offensive against wrongthinkers.

July 29, 2024
French Assembly: A Denial of Democracy As RN Blocked From Key Roles

French Assembly: A Denial of Democracy As RN Blocked From Key Roles

Everyone is breaking the rules and the Assembly has become a battleground for rival gangs.

July 22, 2024
€1.4 Billion Down the Drain: Paris Spends Big To Make Seine Swimmable

€1.4 Billion Down the Drain: Paris Spends Big To Make Seine Swimmable

Even environmentalists are wondering if the project is pointless.

July 22, 2024
Islamic Threats Against Parisian Catholic Church

Islamic Threats Against Parisian Catholic Church

A wooden statue of the Virgin Mary was found stabbed in the throat, with explicit Islamist graffiti.

July 19, 2024
French Left Conspires To Block Le Pen’s Party From Key Assembly Roles

French Left Conspires To Block Le Pen’s Party From Key Assembly Roles

Marine Le Pen and her allies criticised the exclusion strategy, arguing it undermines democratic representation for the 11 million voters who supported RN.

July 18, 2024
Stained Glass Windows of Notre Dame at the Heart of Controversy

Stained Glass Windows of Notre Dame at the Heart of Controversy

Culture minister ignores heritage commission’s unanimous rejection of plan to replace 19th century windows.

July 18, 2024
French Left Floundering in Chaos

French Left Floundering in Chaos

Focus is on prime minister appointment, but 2027 presidential elections loom.

July 15, 2024
Macron’s Letter to the French Confirms Political Deadlock

Macron’s Letter to the French Confirms Political Deadlock

Political opponents say the president is denying reality and orchestrating political paralysis in the country.

July 12, 2024
Marine Le Pen Accused of 2022 French Presidential Campaign Fraud

Marine Le Pen Accused of 2022 French Presidential Campaign Fraud

Lawfare in France? Suddenly the RN chief’s campaign financing is an explosive issue.

July 11, 2024
And Now, Who To Govern? France Leaping Into the Dark

And Now, Who To Govern? France Leaping Into the Dark

No winners, no losers. Shall we despair? Certainly not!

July 10, 2024
Far-Left Activist Elected to French Assembly Is on State Security Watch List

Far-Left Activist Elected to French Assembly Is on State Security Watch List

Radical new MP has prior conviction for violence but no process exists to remove him from office.