French President Emmanuel Macron says France must address the “immense” question of reparations linked to its role in the transatlantic slave trade, as pressure grows for a formal process to discuss how to deal with the legacies of enslavement. Both outlets report that Macron is making the remarks in the context of heightened public debate and increasing calls for structured consideration of reparatory justice. While discussing the need to engage with the issue, Macron warns against “false promises,” signaling that he wants expectations managed as any discussion develops. The Guardian also situates Macron’s remarks around a forthcoming public moment: a speech planned for Thursday marking the 25th anniversary of a 2001 law recognizing the slave trade and slavery as crimes against humanity. The law is associated with Christiane Taubira, a former MP from French Guiana, and the milestone is presented as part of the broader push to revisit France’s historical responsibilities. Together, the reports describe a political moment in which Macron acknowledges the issue and calls for debate, but with caution about what can be delivered.