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French Parliament Votes to Symbolically Repeal Slavery Legislation

28 Mayıs 2026DW

The French parliament's lower house has unanimously voted to repeal the 'Code noir', a series of historical edicts that sanctioned slavery. This symbolic move reflects a growing acknowledgment of France's colonial past and the injustices associated with it.
However, the legislation does not address calls for reparations, which some lawmakers had hoped to include.
The 'Code noir', established in the 17th century, was a set of laws governing the treatment of enslaved people in French colonies. Its repeal comes amidst a broader global movement to confront the legacies of colonialism and slavery.
The unanimous vote to repeal the 'Code noir' signifies a crucial step in France's reckoning with its colonial history. While the symbolic nature of the repeal is important, the absence of reparations highlights the ongoing debate about how to adequately address historical injustices.

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