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).
Shelling Observed Near Nuclear Plant of Zaporizhzhya

Shelling Observed Near Nuclear Plant of Zaporizhzhya

The International Atomic Energy Agency strongly condemned the bombings, but without holding anyone responsible.

November 22, 2022
Les Républicains: Tempted to Play to the Right?

Les Républicains: Tempted to Play to the Right?

Les Républicains are caught in a dangerous trap, between Macronism and the Rassemblement National, which has established itself as the leading parliamentary group on the Right.

November 20, 2022
Commission Urges for Croatia, Romania, and Bulgaria to Join Schengen Area

Commission Urges for Croatia, Romania, and Bulgaria to Join Schengen Area

In October, the European Parliament adopted a favourable resolution toward Sofia and Bucharest. In November, a vote was taken in favour of Croatia’s accession, with 534 votes in favour and 53 against, mainly from the ECR and ID groups.

November 20, 2022
Italy Holds Firm Stance on Immigration

Italy Holds Firm Stance on Immigration

Italy calls for better cooperation between NGO ships, the countries whose flags they fly and the countries where the ‘Search and Rescue’ (SAR) procedure comes into effect.

November 19, 2022
A Pro-Choice Atheist Economist Appointed to the Pontifical Academy

A Pro-Choice Atheist Economist Appointed to the Pontifical Academy

According to the Catholic faith, humanity is only fully realised in God—whatever humanity Professor Mazzucato brings to the Academy while being an atheist can only be a truncated and wounded humanity. Why then honour it as an example or trust it as a compass?

November 18, 2022
Belgium Refuses Imam Iquioussen’s Extradition To France

Belgium Refuses Imam Iquioussen’s Extradition To France

According to the latest opinion issued by the Court of Appeal of Mons, the facts underlying the European arrest warrant do not constitute an offence under Belgian law, and extradition is therefore not justified.

November 18, 2022
The Rainbow vs. the Crescent: Some Thoughts on the World Cup in Qatar

The Rainbow vs. the Crescent: Some Thoughts on the World Cup in Qatar

Homophobic coward or anti-Muslim islamophobe? For players of the Football World Cup in Qatar, moral grandstanding just got complicated.

November 17, 2022
Border Between Poland and the Russian Oblast of Kaliningrad Reinforced

Border Between Poland and the Russian Oblast of Kaliningrad Reinforced

Landing conditions at Kaliningrad airport have been relaxed, making it possible for ‘tourists’ from the Middle East to arrive there, potentially mixed with Ukrainian refugees from Kherson.

November 17, 2022
Several European Countries Go on Strike

Several European Countries Go on Strike

After Belgium, France, and Greece, England could be the next country hit by strikes.

November 13, 2022
Welcoming Migrants: France and Italy at War Over the <em>Ocean Viking</em>

Welcoming Migrants: France and Italy at War Over the <em>Ocean Viking</em>

The tug-of-war over the Ocean Viking proves that the French government is at loggerheads with the new Italian government and that the atmosphere is not one of courteous discussion or compromise.

November 12, 2022
Rishi Sunak Against Trans Ideology

Rishi Sunak Against Trans Ideology

The new British prime minister, Rishi Sunak, is reportedly planning to amend the Equality Act 2010, which governs transgender issues

November 11, 2022
First Visit of Meloni to Brussels

First Visit of Meloni to Brussels

Meloni came to the European capital with peaceful intentions and moderate rhetoric. She said she wanted to “dismantle” the hostile discourse built around her person, based largely on misunderstandings.

November 10, 2022