On May 28, 2026, members of the lower house of the French parliament voted unanimously to repeal a series of royal edicts known as the 'Code noir' or Black Code. This legislation, which governed the conditions of slavery in French colonies, has been a topic of discussion among lawmakers, though the bill does not include provisions for reparations, which some lawmakers had advocated for.
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French Parliament Votes to Repeal 'Code Noir' Legislation
The French parliament's lower house has voted unanimously to repeal the 'Code noir,' a set of royal edicts related to slavery. The decision does not address calls for reparations from some lawmakers.
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French Parliament Votes to Repeal 'Code Noir' Legislation
