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Égalité et Réconciliation

Égalité et Réconciliation (E&R) is a French political association founded in June 2007 by Alain Soral, with Jildaz Mahé O'Chinal and Philippe Péninque among its co-founders.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Égalité et Réconciliation (E&R) is a French political association founded in June 2007 by Alain Soral, Jildaz Mahé O'Chinal, and Philippe Péninque. It presents itself as a trans-partisan movement seeking national reconciliation, but has been widely described by sources as far-right and accused of antisemitism and conspiracy-oriented activism.

History

Égalité et Réconciliation was created in June 2007 in France. It emerged around Alain Soral and former activists linked to the Groupe Union Défense (GUD).

Ideology and positioning

The group describes itself as a trans-partisan movement built around the nation, social solidarity, and reconciliation. External sources commonly place it in the far-right milieu and note recurring antisemitic and conspiracy-related themes.

Activities and media presence

E&R publishes articles, commentary, and political material through its website. Its activity is centered on propaganda, commentary, and organizing around Alain Soral’s political line.

Controversies and criticism

The organisation has faced sustained criticism in media, academic, and watchdog contexts. It has been characterised by several sources as antisemitic, conspiratorial, and part of the French far-right ecosystem.

Key facts

  • Égalité et Réconciliation was created in June 2007 by Alain Soral and two former GUD activists.
  • It aims to transcend partisan, ethnic, religious, and social divisions.
  • Its public messaging includes opposition to liberalism, globalisation, and Zionism.
  • Multiple sources describe the group as far-right and antisemitic.
  • The organisation operates a website and publishes political content and commentary.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may encounter Égalité et Réconciliation in discussions of European far-right movements, antisemitism, and online political propaganda.

Frequently asked questions

What is Égalité et Réconciliation?
It is a French political association founded in 2007 by Alain Soral and others, presenting itself as a trans-partisan movement focused on national reconciliation.
Who founded Égalité et Réconciliation?
The founders are commonly listed as Alain Soral, Jildaz Mahé O'Chinal, and Philippe Péninque.
What is E&R’s political stance?
E&R describes itself as beyond left and right, but many sources classify it as far-right and note antisemitic and conspiracy-oriented positions.
Where is Égalité et Réconciliation based?
Sources place its headquarters in Saint-Denis, Seine-Saint-Denis, France.
What does E&R publish?
It publishes political commentary and related material on its website, largely reflecting Alain Soral’s views.

References

  1. French Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89galit%C3%A9_et_R%C3%A9conciliation
    Supports: Founding date, founders, self-description, and political positioning
  2. English Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equality_and_Reconciliation
    Supports: Formation date, headquarters, methods, and far-right classification
  3. Égalité et Réconciliation — https://egaliteetreconciliation.fr/Presentation-de-Egalite-et-Reconciliation-1663.html
    Supports: Self-description, founding date, and stated aims
  4. CNRS DUMAS — https://dumas.ccsd.cnrs.fr/dumas-01292552v1
    Supports: Academic description of the organisation as part of the radical far-right
  5. Le Monde — https://www.lemonde.fr/politique/article/2010/02/16/rien-ne-va-plus-a-egalite-et-reconciliation_5976917_823448.html
    Supports: Organisational context and internal tensions