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Death of Robert Badinter: a national tribute paid to the former Minister of Justice in Paris
Death of Robert Badinter: a national tribute paid to the former Minister of Justice in Paris – (franceinfo)
A national tribute was paid, Wednesday, February 14, to Robert Badinter on Place Vendôme in Paris, in the presence of the family of the former Minister of Justice and the government.
At noon, Wednesday February 14, on Place Vendôme in Paris, a national tribute was paid to Robert Badinter. It is of course his memory that France and hundreds of citizens celebrated, but also a certain idea of justice. The ceremony took place under the windows of the Ministry of Justice, 43 years after a memorable speech by Robert Badinter to the National Assembly, an extract of which was broadcast during the ceremony. This day in September 1981, the Minister of Justice at the time made history by asking the Assembly to abolish the death penalty in France.
Emmanuel Macron suggests that he enter the Pantheon
Under the eyes of the Badinter family and the government, Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to an essential figure of our time. In the crowd on Place Vendôme, all generations came together, including law students. Among the guests, there were former socialist traveling companions of Robert Badinter, such as Lionel Jospin. Emmanuel Macron now wants to go further. He proposes that Robert Badinter rest for eternity in the Pantheon.
