Depardieu, PPDA, Joël Guerriau: “Mr. President suspend their Legion of Honor” asks for an open letter to Emmanuel Macron

“Mr. President suspend the Legion of Honor to Gérard Depardieu, Patrick Poivre d’Arvor and Joël Guerriau.” 135 parliamentarians and other artistic personalities ask, in an open letter published in Libération, calling on Emmanuel Macron to send “a strong signal for society”. They are taking the opportunity of the next promotion on January 1st for this solemn request.

They demand the suspension of the Legion of Honor from several public figures accused of sexist and sexual violence, recalling that this decoration “symbolizes commitment, merit and dedication to France”. Elle “imposes moral duties”.

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His attitude towards personalities like Gérard Depardieu, Patrick Poivre d’Arvorthe deputy Joel Guerriau or the former minister Jean-Vincent Place and the list could probably be extended “weakens the bond of trust between citizens and their institutions”while it is necessary to preserve “the credibility of our institutions and justice”insists the platform.

They recommend “a suspension of orders, while justice does its work”, “the medals would then be withdrawn or reinstated – depending on a conviction – or not.”