The French National Assembly voted unanimously to repeal the 1685 Code Noir, effectively removing the archaic slave laws from the legal code.The decree, signed by King Louis XIV, had technically remained on the books for 180 years despite the abolition of slavery in 1848.President Emmanuel Macron supported the move as a moral correction while lawmakers highlighted the need to address ongoing systemic inequalities.The legislation mandates a government report on the enduring impacts of colonial policy, including racism and educational gaps in the territories.