Jean Baubérot-Vincent
Jean Baubérot-Vincent is a French historian known for his expertise in the history of secularism and the relationship between religion and the state in France. He has contributed significantly to discussions surrounding the evolution of secularism in French society, particularly in the context of public policy and civic engagement. Recently, he made headlines by suggesting that the French government should consider establishing a citizens' convention to deliberate on the selection of public holidays, amidst the controversial proposal from Prime Minister François Bayrou to abolish two holidays.
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Jean Baubérot-Vincent discusses the importance of a secularism that avoids discrimination in combating religious extremism.
Jean Baubérot-Vincent, historien : « Seule une laïcité qui évite toute discrimination combat l’extrémisme religieux »
France· 2025-12-08
Jean Baubérot-Vincent, who has just concluded four decades of research on laïcité, is arguably the historian best placed to accomplish this work.
Aux sources de la laïcité à la française, pour éviter les impasses du présentFrance· 2025-09-26
Jean Baubérot-Vincent suggests that it would be appropriate to establish a citizens' convention regarding public holidays.
Jean Baubérot-Vincent, historien : « Sur les jours fériés, il serait opportun d’instaurer une convention citoyenne »France· 2025-07-18
