France is the closest it has been to having a far-right government since World War Two,…
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French left-wing star hounded from May Day protests
“These attacks are the result of months of hatred and slander cleverly orchestrated by [La France…
Macron corners far left, far right with vote on Ukraine aid
The ballot was conceived as an opportunity to “clarify” each party’s stance on supporting Ukraine, Benjamin…
France’s interior minister offers to quit after crushing defeat on immigration bill
PARIS — French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin offered to resign on Monday after his controversial immigration…
Around the world, the left is tearing itself apart over Israel
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. When Hamas attackers killed 1,400…
Emmanuel Macron faces risk of protests spreading in wake of oil strike
Press play to listen to this article PARIS – After two weeks of crippling fuel strikes…
France learns parliamentary democracy the hard way
Paul Taylor, a contributing editor at POLITICO, writes the “Europe At Large” column. PARIS —…
France’s culture wars reignited after Macron appoints ‘woke’ minister
Press play to listen to this article PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to appoint historian…
EU flag is collateral damage as French presidential campaign heats up
Press play to listen to this article PARIS — On the surface, the outrage that greeted…