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French Author Renaud Camus Denied UK Entry Over 'Public Good' Concerns

The Home Office's decision blocks Camus from attending scheduled events, sparking debates on free speech and immigration discourse.

French writer Renaud Camus lives in the region of Gers, at the Chateau de Plieux, the cultural center he heads. He is known for the writing of numerous works, including his own journal, which he has published regularly since 1987. (Photo by Sophie Bassouls/Sygma/Corbis via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Renaud Camus, known for his controversial 'Great Replacement' theory, has been barred from entering the UK after his Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) was denied by the Home Office.
  • The UK government cited concerns that Camus' presence would not be conducive to the public good but declined to provide public comment on the decision.
  • The ban prevents Camus from attending events organized by the Homeland Party and the Oxford Union, where he was scheduled to speak on immigration and demographic issues.
  • Camus announced the ban on X, stating his intention to apply for a visa, as the ETA rejection does not preclude future visa approval.
  • Vauban Books, his English-language publisher, criticized the decision as a betrayal of liberal democratic principles and defended Camus' work as a significant voice in contemporary discourse.