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).
Le Pen’s Trial: Will the ‘Good Faith’ of Her Party Be Acknowledged?

Le Pen’s Trial: Will the ‘Good Faith’ of Her Party Be Acknowledged?

The appeal trial once again exposes the absurd expectation that staffers should neatly separate party work from parliamentary duties.

January 27, 2026
Guardrails or Gag Order? The Paradox of Protecting Children Online

Guardrails or Gag Order? The Paradox of Protecting Children Online

Social media is a scourge, and young people are suffering. But the small concession of freedom granted for the greater good always paves the way for greater enslavement.

January 27, 2026
“Noise and Smell”: Civic Training Requested for ‘Racist’ French Estate Agents

“Noise and Smell”: Civic Training Requested for ‘Racist’ French Estate Agents

Landlords and estate agents want to select tenants—but is it permissible to ask why?

January 26, 2026
French MPs Vote To Label Muslim Brotherhood a Terrorist Group at EU Level

French MPs Vote To Label Muslim Brotherhood a Terrorist Group at EU Level

It is time to stop denying the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood, according to the resolution’s proponents.

January 23, 2026
‘Masculinism’—a New Threat to Security?

‘Masculinism’—a New Threat to Security?

With ‘masculinism,’ the Left has found a new enemy to avoid talking about controversial issues.

January 22, 2026
Pro-Life Win: French Senators Rewrite Euthanasia Bill

Pro-Life Win: French Senators Rewrite Euthanasia Bill

Contrary to what the media say, there is no consensus on assisted dying in French society.

January 22, 2026
Bardella and Maria-Carolina: The Princess and the Pauper

Bardella and Maria-Carolina: The Princess and the Pauper

The chance encounter between the Italian heiress and the guy from the suburbs is not absurd at all.

January 21, 2026
Greenland: Meloni Keen on Keeping Ties With Washington

Greenland: Meloni Keen on Keeping Ties With Washington

The Italian Prime Minister is convinced that, as the balance of power is not favourable to Europe, it is better to continue negotiations.

January 21, 2026
Euthanasia: Progressive Victory in Sight as the Right Abandons the Battlefield

Euthanasia: Progressive Victory in Sight as the Right Abandons the Battlefield

French law could become one of the most permissive in the world without parliamentarians sensing the danger.

January 20, 2026
France: A Budget at Last?

France: A Budget at Last?

Despite his promises, the prime minister will force the budget through to overcome a political deadlock that had lasted several months.

January 20, 2026
Paris’ Annual March for Life Puts Euthanasia in the Spotlight

Paris’ Annual March for Life Puts Euthanasia in the Spotlight

This year, the fight against “assisted dying” has taken precedence over the fight against abortion.

January 19, 2026
200 Years of a Liberal-Conservative Newspaper: <em>Le Figaro</em>, a Source of French Pride

200 Years of a Liberal-Conservative Newspaper: <em>Le Figaro</em>, a Source of French Pride

In the tumultuous flood of digital information, it is reassuring to know that the venerable newspaper still plays its role as a reference point.

January 19, 2026