Macron backs symbolic repeal of France's slavery laws, warns against 'false promises' on reparations

Macron backs symbolic repeal of France's slavery laws, warns against 'false promises' on reparations

President Emmanuel Macron endorsed repealing centuries-old royal decrees that codified slavery in French colonies on Thursday, calling their continued existence “an offence” to the Republic. Marking 25 years since France recognised slavery as a crime against humanity, Macron also reopened debate on reparations.

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