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).
French National Assembly Passes Budget by Force

French National Assembly Passes Budget by Force

The only way to constitutionally counteract the use of Article 49-3 is the motion of censure. In theory, a motion of censure would have a chance to succeed if all the oppositions managed to unite, but this scenario will not happen.

October 24, 2022
French Language Losing Ground in Algeria

French Language Losing Ground in Algeria

Anti-French sentiment is on the rise in Algeria, especially since Emmanuel Macron’s statements in October 2021, when he condemned the political-military system in place.

October 22, 2022
Macron’s Blunder On Nuclear Strikes

Macron’s Blunder On Nuclear Strikes

By showing his cards, the French president allowed the opponent to anticipate much more easily what the reactions to a new initiative would be and the risks involved.

October 21, 2022
Lola’s Murder: Searching For Political Decency

Lola’s Murder: Searching For Political Decency

Recuperation is quite simply the preferred and almost exclusive modus operandi of the Left. Having abandoned the idea of truth, it must look for something else to fuel its battles.

October 20, 2022
An Exceptional Mosaic Unveiled During Excavations in Syria

An Exceptional Mosaic Unveiled During Excavations in Syria

Prior to the outbreak of war in Syria in 2011, Rastan—the town where the mosaics are located—had not been the subject of any archaeological campaign.

October 19, 2022
New Italian Government On the Way

New Italian Government On the Way

The defection of Forza Italia’s votes in the Senate reveals that tensions persist in the coalition over posts in the future government. Meanwhile, Sergio Mattarella has not officially recognized Giorgia Meloni as prime minister.

October 18, 2022
Uncertainty Reigns in Bulgaria After Parliamentary Elections

Uncertainty Reigns in Bulgaria After Parliamentary Elections

An analysis of the Bulgarian political landscape highlights the structural fragility of the country, which, unlike its Eastern European neighbours, has not yet fully succeeded in its transition to a serene democratic state.

October 17, 2022
Resolution of the Council of Europe Declares Russia a “Terrorist State”

Resolution of the Council of Europe Declares Russia a “Terrorist State”

PACE president Tiny Kox from the Netherlands explained that the Russian aggression against Ukraine was a threat to European cooperation as a whole.

October 14, 2022
Charles III of England to be Crowned on May 2023

Charles III of England to be Crowned on May 2023

According to the official statement issued by Buckingham Palace, “the Coronation will reflect the role of the monarch today and look to the future, while being rooted in long-standing traditions and pageantry.”

October 14, 2022
Trump’s Plea For Peace, a Charge Against Biden

Trump’s Plea For Peace, a Charge Against Biden

Targeting Biden, Donald Trump also criticised the Western community for its lack of a sincere search for peace.

October 13, 2022
Refinery Strike Leaves France Short of Fuel

Refinery Strike Leaves France Short of Fuel

Strikers are blocking fuel depots, and service stations are emptying one after the other. The situation is becoming critical as the lack of fuel is paralysing the whole economy.

October 13, 2022
Brussels Bombing Survivor is Euthanised

Brussels Bombing Survivor is Euthanised

The Federal Commission for the Control and Evaluation of Euthanasia in Belgium found nothing wrong with the extermination of Shanti De Corte. But some members of the medical profession objected to the fact that no attempt had been made to treat her in another way.

October 13, 2022