The French republic is under threat. We 1k historians cannot remain silent
The far-right party National Rally poses a threat to French democracy, warn 1,000 historians. They highlight its xenophobic roots, discriminatory policies, and urge voters to reject RN to protect democratic values.
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The French republic is facing a significant threat as the far-right party, National Rally (RN), is on the brink of power. A group of 1,000 historians, including Patrick Boucheron and Antoine Lilti, have united to warn against the dangers posed by the RN. They highlight the party's roots in xenophobic and racist nationalism, its discriminatory citizenship policies, and its authoritarian tendencies. The historians express concerns about the potential erosion of civil liberties, media independence, and academic freedom under an RN-led government. They emphasize the importance of defending democracy and the values that have shaped France's political landscape since 1789. The historians urge voters to reject the RN in the upcoming election to safeguard the principles of democracy and the Republic. They stress the critical nature of the moment and call on citizens to unite in preventing the far-right candidate's victory.
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