French elections 'could spell the end of the EU as we know it' Mr Macron's dissolution of parliament is either brave or stupid - and the latter is far the more likely, says political commentator Simon Heffer
Simon Heffer: Macron has to give Muslims a better future An apology from Macron on French behaviour in Algeria makes no sense, says The Connexion and Telegraph columnist Simon Heffer
Simon Heffer: ‘Efforts to curb France’s anti-Semitism is not working’ 'France will soon be as internationally famous for anti-Semitism as it is for champagne, haute couture and the novels of Proust’
news Simon Heffer: Macron's election fight may be a close one 'The Macron team know they ought to win the election next May, but [...] know they have done pitifully little to merit such a triumph'
Simon Heffer: Macron faces a double fight in 2021 President Macron has to not only beat Covid but come up with a re-election plan as well says Simon Heffer
Simon Heffer: Defence of laïcité is cultural not political It is a delicate balance for President Macron, says The Connexion and Telegraph columnist Simon Heffer
Simon Heffer: What is the way forward for secular France? Better ways need to be found to fight religious radicalisation, says The Connexion and Telegraph columnist Simon Heffer
Simon Heffer: Could French President Macron be derailed? In Simon Heffer's monthly column, he talks of the downfall of the Macron regime, and what, in his opinion, has got the President to this point of possible derailment.
Simon Heffer: how Macron is going to lead France post-Covid Macron will need nerves of steel to get us out of this Covid predicament, says Connexion and Telegraph columnist Simon Heffer.
Simon Heffer: New PM is ‘safe but dull’ compared to Macron Regular Connexion, Daily and Sunday Telegraph columnist Simon Heffer comments on, as 2022 nears, how France's new PM is ‘safe but dull’ and will make Macron shine in contrast.
French President must keep explaining pension reality Almost the only thing clear about the industrial action slowly paralysing France as Christmas approached was that it was going to bring a very unfestive festive season.
Jospin beaten by split vote It was a shame that Simon Heffer ( Connexion, Comment, November issue ) marred an otherwise excellent round-up of recent French presidents by including a slur that says more about his own prejudice than about the facts.
Macron gambles on majority choosing his way over GJ’s After President Macron’s address to the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» on 25 April – delayed by 10 days because of the terrible fire at Notre-Dame de Paris – only one question needed to be asked: had he done enough?
Right’s new leader is no Le Pen Mk2 ...he can win Simon Heffer, the renowned political commentator and historian, turns his gaze to French politics
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.
New exams will not fix the university drop-out rate Simon Heffer, the renowned political commentator and historian, turns his gaze to French politics
Crassness does not merit same punishment as assault Simon Heffer, the renowned political commentator and historian, turns his gaze to French politics
Old-fashioned Protestant work ethic is Macron’s plan Simon Heffer, the renowned political commentator and historian, turns his gaze to French politics
Honeymoon is over but the seduction must continue Simon Heffer, the renowned political commentator and historian, turns his gaze to French politics
A lot, a real lot, now rests on promised work reforms Simon Heffer, the renowned political commentator and historian, turns his gaze to French politics
Macron offers Trump food for his ego Simon Heffer, the renowned political commentator and historian, turns his gaze to French politics
French left has to move on from 1946 or it’s finished | Simon Heffer The conversation on the left about whether President Hollande should stand in the Parti Socialiste primary, or, whether he does or not, which other prominent leftist should carry the banner for socialism in the presidential election next year, creates a surreal impression.
France will not change without hope and flexibility | Simon Heffer The renowned political commentator and historian, turns his gaze to French politics
A Brexit would hurt France, but it's doing little to stop it | Simon Heffer The renowned political commentator and historian, turns his gaze to French politics
I doubt even de Gaulle would win this battle | Simon Heffer The renowned political commentator and historian, turns his gaze to French politics
France needs a president who has not already failed | Simon Heffer The renowned political commentator and historian, turns his gaze to French politics
