France’s Senate unanimously approved a bill repealing regulations known as the Code Noir, which governed slavery. The repeal is described as a symbolic move; the rules had remained on the books long after slavery was abolished.
WHO:The French Senate
WHAT:Unanimously approved a bill repealing the Code Noir regulations.
WHEN:Reported Oct 20, 2026 at 7:16 PM ET
WHERE:France
WHY:The repeal was described as a symbolic move.
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