Macron calls for 'constant vigilance' against antisemitism as France honors Alfred Dreyfus
Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a statue honoring Captain Alfred Dreyfus, who was wrongfully convicted of treason in the 19th century due to antisemitism in France. Macron warned about the ongoing rise of antisemitism in the country and called for constant vigilance against hatred.Key Facts
- Alfred Dreyfus was wrongly convicted of treason in 1894 because of deep anti-Jewish bias.
- Dreyfus was cleared of all charges by France’s highest court on July 12, 1906.
- July 12 is now a national day to remember Dreyfus’ innocence, starting in 2026.
- A statue of Dreyfus was unveiled near the Palace of Justice in Paris.
- Police evacuated 300 people near a Paris synagogue due to a suspicious vehicle with a weapon; terrorism investigation opened.
- France has Europe’s largest Jewish population and has seen a rise in antisemitic acts after the 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel.
- Macron called antisemitism the “old demons” that continue to affect France.
- Dreyfus’ 99-year-old grandson attended the ceremony, expressing sadness at the resurgence of antisemitism.
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