France's 11 November ceremonies: Macron, Le Pen, Mélenchon between memory and pacifism

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday held his final November 11 ceremony as head of state, commemorating the end of World War I and remembering all those who have died in conflicts. In Paris, Macron first laid a wreath at the statue of George Clemenceau before proceeding to the Arc de Triomphe. After reviewing the troops, he paid his respects at the tomb of the unknown soldier and rekindled the flame. The names of five soldiers who died Died for France this year were also read aloud. In the cruise department, Central France, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the leader of La France Insoumise, paid his respects at the Pacifist War Memorial. The still bears the inscription, quote, cursed be war. Standing before the statue of an orphan with a raised fist, Mélenchon called on people to learn from history so that it does not repeat itself. On her part, Marine Le Pen commemorated the event, surrounded by numerous elected officials and French flags, in her stronghold of Nanterre After laying a wreath, a representative from Pas-de-Calais emphasized the importance of collective memory, which she considers the glue that binds the nation together.