The decision of the French Constitutional Council was a great disappointment for French-Armenians and the French fighting for human rights. “Like all decisions of the Constitutional Council, this was also based on the interpretation of the Constitution, but even if it is impossible to appeal it, it has to be considered highly disputed,” Boyer mentioned, stressing that several constitutional experts consider that law constitutional, but unfortunately, their voices were not heard. The French Deputy also underlines that the inequality that France’s shows for the Holocaust and the Armenian Genocide is unacceptable. “The freedom of expression is not absolute. It is also relative, and there can be a legislative process regarding that freedom,” Boyer stressed. According to her, if the interpretation of the Constitution leaves room for discrimination, then there has to be a new bill, and President Sarkozy has already assigned the government to draft a new bill. “This legislative process was very important for the country, and I am proud that I participated in that process, despite huge pressure,” Boyer underlined. The Deputy says the decision of the Constitutional Council is a new obstacle that has to force everyone to centralize forces to continue the struggle. “The pressures from a foreign country of denial cause harm to France’s greatness. As for me, I will continue the fight until the end,” Valerie Boyer emphasized.

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