France 'stands firm' against racism, but won't 'wipe away' history: Prez Macron

Amidst global protest against racism and police brutality following George Floyd’s death in US, French President Emmanuel Macron has finally dressed issue in a live dress from Elysée Palace on Sunday. According to reports, while Macron claimed that France stood firm against racism, he insisted that country wouldn’t take down statues of controversial, colonial-era figures.

Macron vows 'Uncompromising' stance against racism

According to reports, during his dress Macron ackwledged that one’s dress, name and colour of  skin could reduce one's chances of getting ahe in French society. So, he called for a fight to ensure that everyone can “find ir place” in society regardless of ir ethnic origin. Macron also vowed to be ‘uncompromising’ in face of racism, antisemitism, and discrimination.

While standing firm against racism, Macron reportedly also ded that statues in France would t be taken down like y were being done in or countries. He said that Republic would t erase any part of its history since France’s colonial history is something to be embraced and t denied.

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As per reports, Macron’s latest statement comes after around 15,000 people protested against police brutality and racial discrimination in Paris on June 13. While death of George Floyd in United States was reason for revival of Black Lives Matter movement, its focus in country is grually shifting towards France’s treatment of its own mirities

France achieves first victory against COVID-19

While France continues to struggle with coronavirus pandemic, Macron claimed that country has achieved its first victory against dely coronavirus. As per reports, Emmanuel Macron was referring to fact that all of mainland France, including Paris, will become a ‘green zone’, which refers to fewer restrictions starting on June 15.

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During an dress to nation, Macron said that fight against coronavirus was t over but this first victory was a big step. classification as a ‘green zone’ means that cafes and restaurants can once again fully open and opening will t be limited to terraces. anuncement by French President will be aa welcome one by restaurant owners in Paris and its surrounding suburbs after officials claimed that France may t ease restrictions till June 22.

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