Event Brief
Macron calls for addressing France’s slave trade reparations
Filed: May 21, 2026 at 5:04 PM ET
Summary: Emmanuel Macron said reparations for France’s role in slavery should be addressed, without detailing proposals.
WHO: Emmanuel Macron
WHAT: Said reparations for France’s historical role in slavery is an issue that must be addressed
WHEN: May 21, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET
WHERE: Élysée Palace, France
WHY: He raised the question of how to repair the legacies of slavery and said it must not be refused or met with false promises
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