In 2020 and 2021, a petition to reinter poets Arthur Rimbaud and Paul Verlaine in the Panthéon ignited a fierce debate in France, balancing the push to celebrate their historical significance against concerns over violating their legacies. Opponents, including family members, argued the move to institutionalize the poets ignored their anti-establishment nature and the violent reality of their personal relationship. President Macron ultimately rejected the petition, respecting the families' wishes and allowing the poets to remain in their original graves. Josephine Baker to Be Honored With a Panthéon Burial