CNR (Conseil National de la Résistance)

The Conseil National de la Résistance (CNR) was a French collective formed during World War II by various resistance groups fighting against occupying forces and the Vichy government. Established in 1943, it coordinated efforts among different factions to oppose the Nazis and collaborate on plans for post-war reconstruction. Its influence shaped many social and economic policies in France after the war, leading to the creation of major welfare programs and a strong social security system. Essentially, the CNR unified diverse resistance groups to ensure a coordinated fight and helped lay the groundwork for France’s modern social and political reforms.