UnHerd with Freddie Sayers Debating Renaud Camus on remigration
Apr 24, 2025
Renaud Camus, a right-wing French philosopher known for his contentious theories on remigration and the 'Great Replacement,' joins the conversation. He shares his views on the societal implications of demographic changes and the historical context of migration. Camus discusses the challenges of identity in multicultural societies and the responsibility of public intellectuals amidst rising far-right sentiments. The dialog navigates complex themes of race, colonization, and the impact of controversial ideas, advocating for open debate despite the heated nature of the topics.
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Immigration as Colonisation
- Renaud Camus describes mass immigration as a form of "colonisation" by the global south to the north, reversing historical colonisation.
- He equates decolonisation with "remigration," meaning the departure of recent immigrant populations.
Remigration Requires Colonisers' Departure
- Camus asserts no colonisation historically ended without the colonisers leaving the land.
- He supports "remigration" or decolonisation as a rightful process to restore indigenous peoples' land.
Colonists Maintain Distinct Cultures
- Camus sees colonists as those who maintain distinct cultures, languages, and religions without integrating.
- He views cultural separation and language maintenance as markers of colonial occupation.