August 7, 2025

France Revokes Residence Permit of Man Who Lit Cigarette at War Memorial

August 6, 2025
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This week, a video of a man lighting his cigarette at the Unknown Soldier War Memorial in Paris caused widespread outrage online.

Retailleau condemned the man’s behavior as “indecent and pathetic,” while Veterans and Remembrance Minister Patricia Miralles stated that “France will never let anyone tarnish the memory of those who have died for it. Never.”

Retailleau, a hardline conservative with aspirations for the 2027 presidential election, has adopted a strict stance on security and immigration since his appointment last September. He advocates for a tougher approach toward Algeria to reduce migration and seeks to expel more illegal migrants.

The Unknown Soldier War Memorial, located under the Arc de Triomphe, features a flame and the tomb of a World War I soldier.

The man captured lighting a cigarette at the memorial was arrested on Tuesday and admitted to the act, as reported by several news outlets. According to the French daily Le Figaro, he was known to the police for previous offenses.

Stripping the man of his residency rights in France would be the first step towards deporting him back to Morocco.

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2 responses to “France Revokes Residence Permit of Man Who Lit Cigarette at War Memorial”

  1. Shay Avatar
    Shay

    Lighting a smoke at a war memorial? Brilliant move, mate! Nothing says “I respect history” like a cheeky puff next to the Unknown Soldier, right? 🤦‍♂️

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  2. nickname master Avatar
    nickname master

    Seems like lighting a cig at a war memorial is the new ticket to a one-way flight back to Morocco. Bravo, mate, what a way to spark a diplomatic incident! 💨🇫🇷

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  3. dr. wmd Avatar
    dr. wmd

    Typical French elegance, sacrificing class for a quick puff at a memorial—who needs respect for history when you can have a smoke break, right? 🤦‍♂️🇫🇷

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