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).
Macron Allies Slander Le Pen Party as “Putin’s Mouthpiece in France”

Macron Allies Slander Le Pen Party as “Putin’s Mouthpiece in France”

The Washington Post article is just the latest in a long series of accusations made against the Rassemblement National over the past few months.

January 3, 2024
Catholic Blessings for Same-Sex Couples: An International Rebellion

Catholic Blessings for Same-Sex Couples: An International Rebellion

Local episcopal conferences react against recent pontifical doctrine.

January 3, 2024
French Immigration Law: The Voice of Bad Conscience

French Immigration Law: The Voice of Bad Conscience

The French people voted in favour of a firmer immigration policy. When a semblance of a result is about to be achieved, their rulers set about destroying it.

December 30, 2023
The Rising Star of the Right Who Could Be France’s Next PM

The Rising Star of the Right Who Could Be France’s Next PM

28-year-old Jordan Bardella says he is ready to lead France. Does his party’s grande dame, Marine Le Pen, agree?

December 27, 2023
France’s Battlefront: Islamist Attacks Escalate in Schools

France’s Battlefront: Islamist Attacks Escalate in Schools

Violence and death threats against teachers refute the myth of schools as sanctuaries.

December 22, 2023
Catholic Blessings For Same-Sex Couples: A Path of Confusion

Catholic Blessings For Same-Sex Couples: A Path of Confusion

The imprecise language in the Vatican’s announcement invites misinterpretation.

December 20, 2023
French Compromise Bill on Immigration Adopted: What’s Next?

French Compromise Bill on Immigration Adopted: What’s Next?

The new law includes annual immigration quotas, an end to automatic birthright citizenship, and withdrawal of residency permits for violating “principles of the Republic” but also leaves out requests of the Right.

December 20, 2023
Italian Education Ministry Withdraws LGBT-Friendly Pick After Petition Pressure

Italian Education Ministry Withdraws LGBT-Friendly Pick After Petition Pressure

How could a minister appoint someone so clearly at odds with the family values of Giorgia Meloni’s electoral base?

December 19, 2023
France to Bring Back Uniforms in State Schools

France to Bring Back Uniforms in State Schools

The subject of clothing in schools regularly crops up in French politics, but until now no education minister has implemented it.

December 17, 2023
Marion Maréchal Supports Immigration Referendum To Unite the French Right

Marion Maréchal Supports Immigration Referendum To Unite the French Right

Reconquête leader seeks the most effective mechanism for achieving immigration control.

December 14, 2023
Searching for an Enemy: From ‘Far Right’ to ‘Ultra Right’

Searching for an Enemy: From ‘Far Right’ to ‘Ultra Right’

As groups get labeled ‘ultra Right’ by the media, crackdowns against them by French authorities have intensified.

December 14, 2023
New Bishop Resolves Crisis in Toulon; Ordinations Resume

New Bishop Resolves Crisis in Toulon; Ordinations Resume

The Vatican’s controversial decree postponing priestly ordinations has now been withdrawn.

December 14, 2023