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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