In his speech, he warned against the "slow erosion of the republican spirit" and urged citizens to "open our eyes" to the modern rise of xenophobia and antisemitism.
The centerpiece of the morning was Macron’s visit to the Camp des Milles , an former tile factory that served as a Nazi internment and deportation camp during World War II. In his speech, he warned against the "slow
Macron honored the memory of the 10,000 people interned there, including over 2,000 who were deported to Auschwitz. On December 5, 2022, President Emmanuel Macron traveled
On December 5, 2022, President Emmanuel Macron traveled to Aix-en-Provence for a day centered on the dual pillars of French identity: the duty to remember the past and the commitment to future social progress. The visit included a solemn commemoration at the and a working session on education at the College Jas de Bouffan . 2. Facing the Past: The Camp des Milles Memorial Facing the Past: The Camp des Milles Memorial