Dates Set for Panthéonization of Robert Badinter and Marc Bloch

The ceremonies, announced by President Macron, will honor the abolitionist and the historian on symbolically chosen dates in 2025 and 2026.

Robert Badinter will be panthéonized on October 9, 2025, marking the 44th anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty in France, a law he spearheaded.
Marc Bloch's panthéonization is scheduled for June 16, 2026, 82 years after his execution by the Gestapo during World War II.
President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the dates as part of his broader initiative to honor transformative figures in French history.
The chosen dates underscore the symbolic importance of justice and resistance in France's national memory.
The family of Marc Bloch has requested the exclusion of extremist political factions from his ceremony, reflecting sensitivities in national commemoration.