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).
Zemmour Supporters Gather in Paris

Zemmour Supporters Gather in Paris

The Reconquête party maintains that the new candidate of the national Right is underestimated in the polls, which are “out of step” with the reality shown by this mobilisation.

March 30, 2022
Macron in Thick with Mr. McKinsey

Macron in Thick with Mr. McKinsey

The facts that have now come to light concerning the consultancy firms are out of all proportion to what François Fillon was accused of in 2017. However, no investigation or legal proceedings have been initiated yet.

March 26, 2022
A Wave of Attacks on Reconquête and Rassemblement National Activists

A Wave of Attacks on Reconquête and Rassemblement National Activists

These attacks were exploited by both parties as evidence of the current administration’s poor handling of security and immigration. Despite the spin, they actually testify to the advanced deterioration of the political climate in France: an accumulation of tensions in society, ready to flare up at any moment.

March 24, 2022
Italy Offers to Finance the Reconstruction of the Mariupol Theatre

Italy Offers to Finance the Reconstruction of the Mariupol Theatre

The Italian government, through the Minister of Culture Dario Franceschini, announced its decision to finance the reconstruction of the Mariupol theatre as it was.

March 23, 2022
A Campaign Without Debates

A Campaign Without Debates

It may be that Macron is playing a dangerous game. The suspicion of a confiscated campaign is becoming more and more intense in French opinion.

March 21, 2022
Russia Leaves the Council of Europe

Russia Leaves the Council of Europe

Russia eventually took the lead and effectively left the Council. In the statement announcing their decision, Russian authorities emphasised the forced nature of their departure.

March 20, 2022
Pope Francis to Renew the Consecration of Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Pope Francis to Renew the Consecration of Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

The act of consecration will be pronounced on Annunciation Day, Friday, March 25th, during the celebration of Penance that Pope Francis will preside over at 5pm in St Peter’s Basilica.

March 20, 2022
Leaders from Central and Eastern Europe Met Zelensky in Kyiv

Leaders from Central and Eastern Europe Met Zelensky in Kyiv

The initiative proves the advanced degree to which Eastern European countries are dedicated to supporting Ukraine, whereas Western leaders prefer to play it safe.

March 19, 2022
Immigration at its Highest Level under Macron’s Presidency

Immigration at its Highest Level under Macron’s Presidency

It is an established fact that Emmanuel Macron’s five-year term has seen a substantial increase in immigration. Far from seeking to limit it, the current president has, on the contrary, encouraged it.

March 18, 2022
Germany Rearming by Buying U.S. Planes

Germany Rearming by Buying U.S. Planes

Olaf Scholz’s decision is a blow to European cooperation, even though a fortnight ago the German Chancellor supported the joint programme underway between Paris, Berlin, and Madrid.

March 17, 2022
Facebook’s ‘Two Minutes Hate’

Facebook’s ‘Two Minutes Hate’

Facebook gives itself the luxury of offering its “two minutes of hate” to its subscribers, telling them, in its great wisdom, which enemies are allowed.

March 16, 2022
Humanist Weddings: a Solution to the Crisis of Traditional Marriage in Europe?

Humanist Weddings: a Solution to the Crisis of Traditional Marriage in Europe?

Far from what the label suggests, humanist weddings do not free spouses to live in accordance with truth. The reconquest of freedom is at the heart of Christian marriage, which for centuries has been one of the original features and strengths of Western civilisation.

March 15, 2022