Macron Backs Symbolic Repeal of France's Slavery Laws, Warns Against 'False Promises' on Reparations President Emmanuel Macron has endorsed repealing centuries old royal decrees that codified slavery in French colonies.
The move is seen as a symbolic gesture aimed at addressing the deep seated racism and historical trauma still affecting France.
The royal decrees in question date back to the 17th and 18th centuries, establishing the legal status of enslaved people in French colonies.