French President Emmanuel Macron honored Alfred Dreyfus with a new statue, 120 years after his exoneration, while acknowledging the continued presence of antisemitism in France.

Before Emile Zola, journalist Bernard Lazare relentlessly fought to defend Captain Alfred Dreyfus and denounce the antisemitism that led to his conviction. France will soon commemorate the rehabilitation of the Jewish officer.

A descendant of Alfred Dreyfus has been promoted to the same rank his forefather held, over a century after Dreyfus was wrongfully convicted of treason. This promotion marks a significant moment for the family, acknowledging the historical injustice.

After 40 years of being moved around Paris, a statue of Captain Alfred Dreyfus, the Jewish army officer wrongly accused of treason, is finally set to receive a permanent home in the city center. The French army had previously refused to allow its placement twice.

French President Emmanuel Macron has declared July 12 a national day of remembrance for Captain Alfred Dreyfus, 120 years after his conviction was overturned, honoring a figure who had largely faded from national memory.

An exhibition focusing on the Dreyfus Affair and its connection to disinformation will open at the Musée de Bretagne in Rennes, following a presentation on media education and the fight against antisemitism, 120 years after Captain Alfred Dreyfus's rehabilitation.