Topic: French Bill on Genocide
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France’s Hollande to revive bid to outlaw Armenian Genocide denial

France’s Hollande to revive bid to outlaw Armenian Genocide denial

January 29, 2016 - 16:42 AMT  12:42 GMT
A bill criminalizing the denial of the Genocide was adopted by the French Parliament in 2011, but was declared unconstitutional.
French Socialist Party leader hopes for adoption of Genocide bill in 2015

French Socialist Party leader hopes for adoption of Genocide bill in 2015

September 5, 2014 - 19:01 AMT  15:01 GMT
Bruno Le Roux expressed commitment to the stance on the tragedy voiced by his country’s president.
French MP continues struggle for criminalization of Genocide denial

French MP continues struggle for criminalization of Genocide denial

September 4, 2014 - 16:41 AMT  12:41 GMT
“Though officially recognizing both genocides, only the denial of Holocaust was made punishable by Paris,” Valerie Boyer said.
French leader to mediate Karabakh settlement at Yerevan, Baku visit?

French leader to mediate Karabakh settlement at Yerevan, Baku visit?

April 4, 2014 - 17:03 AMT  13:03 GMT
"The resolution of the Karabakh issue will open up great opportunities for the conflicting parties," Pascal Meunier said.
Genocide recognition champion Anne Hidalgo to become Paris mayor

Genocide recognition champion Anne Hidalgo to become Paris mayor

March 31, 2014 - 15:06 AMT  11:06 GMT
Ms Hidalgo named Turkey's recognition of the Armenian Genocide as a precondition for Ankara's accession to the EU.
Hollande expected to announce new Genocide bill during Armenia visit

Hollande expected to announce new Genocide bill during Armenia visit

March 14, 2014 - 13:14 AMT  09:14 GMT
Preparations for the French leader’s visit were discussed during a meeting between FM Edward Nalbandian with his French counterpart.
Paris mayoral candidate: Turkey can't join EU unless Genocide recognized

Paris mayoral candidate: Turkey can't join EU unless Genocide recognized

February 8, 2014 - 15:46 AMT  11:46 GMT
Ms Hidalgo vowed to perpetuate the April 24 events if elected a mayor, with Paris Mayor's Office to extend financial support in 2015.
France’s Hollande urges Turkey to 'reconcile with its own history'

France’s Hollande urges Turkey to 'reconcile with its own history'

January 28, 2014 - 13:00 AMT  09:00 GMT
“Uncovering history is always painful, but must be done,” Hollande said, calling to address the issue ahead of Genocide centennial.
France's Hollande expected to meet Dink widow in Turkey

France's Hollande expected to meet Dink widow in Turkey

January 24, 2014 - 18:02 AMT  14:02 GMT
Hollande will try “to prevent the genocide issue from overshadowing his efforts to improve ties with Ankara,” the report says.
Hollande takes middle course on Genocide denial bill

Hollande takes middle course on Genocide denial bill

April 9, 2013 - 15:13 AMT  11:13 GMT
The bill will envisage 1-3 years in prison for genocide denial, as well as insults against religion, race and nationality.
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