The restitution of the remains, said to belong to 19th-century freedom fighters, was hailed as a symbol of reconciliation, but papers obtained by The Times reveal a gesture muddled by politics.
Author: CONSTANT MEHEUT
Tens of Thousands March in Paris to Protest Rising Living Costs
The demonstration occurred on the heels of strikes at oil refineries, adding to a tense political atmosphere.
With Leaps and Bounds, Parkour Athletes Turn Off the Lights in Paris
As an energy crisis looms, nimble young activists are using superhero-like moves to switch off wasteful lights that stores leave on all night.
In Long-Contested Move, Paris Makes Sacré-Coeur a Historical Monument
The basilica, which sits atop the hill of Montmartre, is the second most visited site in the capital, after Notre-Dame.
Éric Dupond-Moretti, French Justice Minister, Faces Trial
Éric Dupond-Moretti opened investigations of judges he had clashed with as a lawyer, prompting accusations that he had abused his position to settle scores.
Top European Court Condemns France Over Refusal to Bring Home ISIS Families
Fighters’ families have been held in Kurdish-run camps in Syria for years. The court ruled that France had violated their right to return home when rejecting their requests for repatriation.
‘Glorious’ Hero or ‘Deplorable’ Traitor? Pétain’s Legacy Haunts French Island
Philippe Pétain, who led France to victory in World War I and then collaborated with the Nazis, is buried on a small island, where his grave is the site of bitter debates over his legacy.
France Expels Imam Accused of Hate Speech, Reviving a Thorny Debate
The government presented the deportation of Hassan Iquioussen as part of efforts to crack down on “Islamist separatism.” Critics called it a political stunt that infringed on civil liberties.
Trial Over 2016 Terror Attack in Nice Opens in Paris
A self-radicalized Tunisian man plowed a truck through crowds celebrating Bastille Day, killing 86. The proceedings, against eight defendants, are scheduled to last until December.
Air France Under Scrutiny Over Safety Incidents
Two pilots have recently been suspended after a cockpit fight, bringing to light new concerns over poorly observed safety protocols at the French airline.