Hélène de Lauzun

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).
Left and Muslims Boycott Paris March Against Antisemitism

Left and Muslims Boycott Paris March Against Antisemitism

Government still refuses to acknowledge link between Muslim immigration and antisemitic acts

November 15, 2023
Antisemitism, Good and Evil (Depending on Who Does It): Fault Lines in French Politics

Antisemitism, Good and Evil (Depending on Who Does It): Fault Lines in French Politics

French political life is divided by a demarcation line between a “camp of good” and a “camp of evil,” but today that line has moved.

November 13, 2023
Pope Francis Seeking To Reform Conclave?

Pope Francis Seeking To Reform Conclave?

The alleged document would exclude older cardinals from the elective process and partially allow lay people and women to vote for the new pope.

November 11, 2023
Vatican: Transsexuals Can Be Baptised, Chosen As Godparents

Vatican: Transsexuals Can Be Baptised, Chosen As Godparents

The Vatican’s ‘clarifications’ will likely leave the faithful perplexed.

November 10, 2023
Jordan Bardella Defends Party Against Old Antisemitism Accusations

Jordan Bardella Defends Party Against Old Antisemitism Accusations

The French Left is eager to attack the Rassemblement National to deflect from its own antisemitism problems.

November 8, 2023
Macron’s Party Scrambles for Support for Immigration Reform

Macron’s Party Scrambles for Support for Immigration Reform

If Macron cannot win the support of conservatives, the Left could end up watering the bill down.

November 7, 2023
France Unveils New Anti-Riot Measures

France Unveils New Anti-Riot Measures

The underlying and ultimate causes of the riots—uncontrolled migration and laxity in the judiciary— remain taboo for the government.

November 2, 2023
Ex-Jesuit Priest Reincardinated Despite Alleged Sex Assaults

Ex-Jesuit Priest Reincardinated Despite Alleged Sex Assaults

Outrage over the decision has prompted a new investigation into Father Marko Rupnik.

October 30, 2023
French Leftist Coalition Falls Apart Over Israel-Hamas War

French Leftist Coalition Falls Apart Over Israel-Hamas War

Public stance taken by La France Insoumise deemed antisemitic by NUPES coalition partners

October 26, 2023
France Seeks ‘Systematic Expulsion of Dangerous Foreigners’

France Seeks ‘Systematic Expulsion of Dangerous Foreigners’

Macron under pressure from the Right to tighten failed immigration policy

October 20, 2023
Arras Murder: The Tragic Consequences of Failed Immigration Policy

Arras Murder: The Tragic Consequences of Failed Immigration Policy

The killer should never have crossed the teacher’s path.

October 17, 2023
‘Cordon Sanitaire’ Challenged at the French National Assembly

‘Cordon Sanitaire’ Challenged at the French National Assembly

Marine Le Pen’s party made some meagre progress: MPs from the Les Républicains party voted in favour of their proposals three times.

October 14, 2023