Famous in London Royal Society The event where the far-right French television expert Eric Zemur will give a speech on Friday was cancelled.
Zemur, who was convicted of inciting racial hatred, will arrive in London on Thursday as he is considering the possibility of participating in the French presidential election next year.
He was originally scheduled to speak in the magnificent environment of the RI headquarters on Albemarle Street near Piccadilly. The event was called “Eric Zemo in London”The venue seems to have been chosen deliberately because of its grandeur and connection with RI was established in the 18th century to promote science and research, and is proud of Prince Charles as one of its patrons.
However, in order to avoid embarrassment and contact with Zemmour’s far-right views, RI’s move seems to be to cancel the booking two days before the scheduled date.
RI emphasized that it did not invite Zemmour to speak, and only cancelled the reservation after studying his background.
It said in a statement: “Rotary International has decided to cancel private venue rental bookings for events organized by media commentator and politician Eric Zemmour.”
It added: “The reservation was received within a short period of time and is one of the many reservations RI receives every week. After due diligence, RI has decided to cancel the venue rental event, so Mr. Zemmour will not speak at RI.”
The organization representing Zemmour has booked RI’s multifunctional room. A spokesperson for RI said that the charity leased the space to fund the promotion of science and research.
This move came at a time when France was questioning how Zemore was allowed to travel to the United Kingdom after he was convicted of inciting racial hatred. There are also questions about who he will meet in the UK.
Zemmour is facing legal proceedings for “conspiracy to provoke racial hatred and racial insult.” In a debate in CNews in France last year, he described unaccompanied child asylum seekers as “thief, rapist and murderer.”A new trial accuses him of inciting racial hatred, and for these remarks It opens in Paris on Wednesday.
