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).
Explosion In the Centre of Paris: Concerns About Gas Network

Explosion In the Centre of Paris: Concerns About Gas Network

Despite the dramatic and impressive nature of these explosions, resulting in human casualties and major risks to Parisian housing, the renovation of the gas network does not appear to be a priority for the Paris City Council.

June 24, 2023
In Paris, Macron and Meloni Attempt To Repair Franco-Italian Relations

In Paris, Macron and Meloni Attempt To Repair Franco-Italian Relations

On the explosive issue of immigration, the two leaders played it safe and emphasised the importance of “dialogue,” insisting as much on the “bilateral” as the “multilateral.”

June 22, 2023
Macron Tempted By a Third Term as President?

Macron Tempted By a Third Term as President?

A persistent rumour has been circulating in the French political press for several weeks: that Emmanuel Macron has no intention of relinquishing power and is considering every possible avenue to staying in office.

June 20, 2023
What’s in a Hero? 

What’s in a Hero? 

At last, we’re talking about one of our own. At last, this counter-society that we laboriously try to preserve against the ill winds of progressivism is enjoying the limelight.

June 19, 2023
Anger Grows Over Low-Emission Zones In French Cities

Anger Grows Over Low-Emission Zones In French Cities

Faced with a growing number of protests, several cities have had to back down and adapt the restrictions, which were deemed too severe.

June 18, 2023
Professor Raoult’s Case: COVID Continues To Cause Legal Turmoil

Professor Raoult’s Case: COVID Continues To Cause Legal Turmoil

Researchers accuse the professor of having conducted his experiments “outside any ethical or legal framework.” In their view, this is an “enormous health scandal;” to Professor Raoult, they are “a tribune of fools.”

June 18, 2023
Living With Rats: A Parisian Ambition?

Living With Rats: A Parisian Ambition?

The aim is to find the right balance between invasion and extermination—a tricky balancing act when dealing with a problem that is poisoning the lives of millions of residents.

June 14, 2023
UK, Sweden, and Switzerland Retract Support for Gender Fluidity

UK, Sweden, and Switzerland Retract Support for Gender Fluidity

The UK is not the only European country to adopt a cautious approach to the sensitive issue of gender identity. Switzerland has also officially called for caution.

June 13, 2023
The End of <em>Il Cavaliere</em>

The End of <em>Il Cavaliere</em>

Like the cat with nine lives, the Cavaliere had a thick skin. Although he was gradually withdrawing from politics, he knew how to use his considerable influence to weigh on Italian political life as a figure of authority.

June 12, 2023
Young Catholic Challenges Murderer in Annecy

Young Catholic Challenges Murderer in Annecy

On a tour of France’s cathedrals, Henri—now nicknamed “the hero with a rucksack”—crossed the path of the Syrian murderer and tried to protect the children from his attack.

French Pension Reform: The Final Debate?

French Pension Reform: The Final Debate?

The confrontations are increasingly about the political methods of Emmanuel Macron and Élisabeth Borne’s government.

Chartres Pilgrimage: A Path to Heaven

Chartres Pilgrimage: A Path to Heaven

The Chartres pilgrimage raises legitimate questions that the prelates cannot shirk.