French President Emmanuel Macron announced that July 12 will be a national day of commemoration for Alfred Dreyfus, a wrongly convicted army captain. This annual event will celebrate justice and combat antisemitism. The first commemoration is slated for 2026, marking 120 years since Dreyfus was exonerated. Macron emphasized the importance of remaining vigilant against antisemitism, which remains a pressing issue in France. Dreyfus, condemned on flimsy evidence amid antisemitism, was acquitted after a lengthy campaign led by supporters like Emile Zola, who exposed the injustices in the case.
From now on, there will be a commemoration ceremony every July 12 for Dreyfus, for the victory of justice and the truth against hatred and antisemitism.
France needed to remain vigilant in the face of the 'ancient spectre' of antisemitism.
Dreyfus was put on trial amid a virulent antisemitic press campaign.
Despite a lack of evidence, Dreyfus was convicted of treason, sentenced to life imprisonment in the infamous Devil's Island penal colony.
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