Do you agree? Protests and polls undermine real democracy in France There are two parallel democracies in France - the ballot box vote and the protest in the street, says journalist Nick Inman
French abroad are valued as our local ambassadors, says senator UK-based Olivier Cadic says France’s system for support of its citizens abroad is best in world. Brexit caused issues but UK attitudes are much better again, he adds
Fascinating France: Absence makes the heart grow fonder Richard Ogier, an Australian journalist based in Strasbourg, launches a new regular Connexion column by reflecting on France’s future political challenges
news Le Pen lost but could France really begin a 'nationals first' policy? Equality is a fundamental pillar of the French Republic and law experts say it would be difficult to discriminate against foreign people in France, but not impossible
Comment: Why don’t the French like the presidents they elect? Most French presidents only survive one five year term before they are voted out, with two notable exceptions
France celebrates July 14 with Paris military display France is celebrating its Fête Nationale today (July 14), with commemorative events in Paris including a military parade and flypast in front of President Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders.
Elton John and President Macron unite against AIDS The singer Elton John has joined with President Emmanuel Macron to call for more international support in the fight against AIDS.
Gilets Jaunes: Macron to make official statement today French President Emmanuel Macron is to make an official statement on the Gilets Jaunes protest situation at 20h today (Monday December 10).
Gilets Jaunes: Macron to speak after feared weekend President Macron is to make a statement on the Gilets Jaunes crisis early next week, it has been announced, as the government appeals for calm amid fears that this weekend’s violence could escalate.
Macron defies gravity - ratings fell after World cup Too often in politics opportunities come not through the genius of politicians, but by their arrogance and stupidity.
Keep your head, Manu; you are president, not king If you want to be president of France it’s wise to grasp not just the historical facts of 1789, but what the French Revolution actually meant.
Ecologists don’t stop where profit begins Eco activist Yannick Jadot savaged the government for failing to ban glyphosate and buckling under to the agro-chemical lobby but such direct challenges are normal for a man who led Greenpeace campaigns against nuclear arms. The Europe Ecologie MEP tells Samantha David of the need for a green society that makes everyday life better
Time to increase election spending to stop corruption Even the most pernickety scrutiniser of French politics would be hard pressed to get excited about the latest corruption scandal swirling around Emmanuel Macron.
Macron is in the Elysée because of who he is not No-one initially expected M Macron to end up as president, so his movement might yet defy the odds and present him with the stable majority government he needs if he is to have any hope of implementing his ambitious programme to modernise France and, especially, to improve its economy. Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed
