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Macron’s vision for a new ‘European political community’

Macron’s vision for a new ‘European political community’
French president suggests member nations could include UK and Ukraine
10 May 2022
Did France mislead London about Falklands War missile?

Did France mislead London about Falklands War missile?
Senior MPs demand answers about ‘kill switch’ on missile that sunk HMS Sheffield 40 years ago
5 May 2022
Can Emmanuel Macron unite a divided France?

Can Emmanuel Macron unite a divided France?
President fends off far-right rival Marine Le Pen to secure historic second term
25 Apr 2022
Who will win the 2022 French election?

Who will win the 2022 French election?
Emmanuel Macron leading in polls in final hours until run-off vote
22 Apr 2022
Could Marine Le Pen pull off a shock victory?

Could Marine Le Pen pull off a shock victory?
Polls suggest far-right candidate could push Emmanuel Macron close in run-off
8 Apr 2022
‘France’s politics are coming full circle and Vincent Bolloré is drawing the circumference’

‘France’s politics are coming full circle and Vincent Bolloré is drawing the circumference’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
7 Apr 2022
Will Emmanuel Macron win again?

Will Emmanuel Macron win again?
Old rival from the far-right threatens to upset incumbent’s hopes of second term
7 Apr 2022

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Why Corsica ‘autonomy’ could end up costing Macron

Why Corsica ‘autonomy’ could end up costing Macron
Election rivals accuse French president of surrender to violent nationalists
18 Mar 2022
France’s withdrawal from Mali: a victory for the Kremlin?

France’s withdrawal from Mali: a victory for the Kremlin?
Now, the Kremlin has spotted an opportunity to expand its influence across Africa
4 Mar 2022
France’s presidential race: a ‘rancid’ campaign

France’s presidential race: a ‘rancid’ campaign
With the Left and Right both divided, Emmanuel Macron is in pole position to win again
24 Feb 2022
Airelles Courchevel: glitz and glam both on and off-piste

Airelles Courchevel: glitz and glam both on and off-piste
Skiing may be the only reason to leave this chic French five-star hotel
10 Feb 2022
French symbols, pay rises and spring

French symbols, pay rises and spring
Is France about to take an illiberal turn? Is it a bad thing if we all earn more? And is winter coming to a premature end?
4 Feb 2022
Will European countries follow France to ban UK travel?

Will European countries follow France to ban UK travel?
Paris blocks arrivals from Britain as Omicron cases spiral
17 Dec 2021
Why record Channel drownings are unlikely to deter migrants

Why record Channel drownings are unlikely to deter migrants
Desperation and hopes of a better life outweigh fears about perilous crossing
26 Nov 2021
Channel crossing crisis: why Priti Patel’s ‘push-back tactic’ is not working

Channel crossing crisis: why Priti Patel’s ‘push-back tactic’ is not working
Last week, a record 1,185 migrants crossed the Channel to Kent in small boats
18 Nov 2021
How did World War One end?

How did World War One end?
Duchess of Cornwall marks Armistice Day at Westminster Abbey
11 Nov 2021
The lost world of the Ardèche

The lost world of the Ardèche
Most travellers from Britain pass this corner of the south of France by – that’s a mistake
3 Nov 2021
‘France and UK must refrain from making mountains out of minnows’

‘France and UK must refrain from making mountains out of minnows’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
1 Nov 2021
The war plan for post-Brexit fish fight with France

The war plan for post-Brexit fish fight with France
Award licences to skippers not boats to unlock talks, French officials say
29 Oct 2021
Quiz of The Week: 23 - 29 October

Quiz of The Week: 23 - 29 October
Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
29 Oct 2021
‘Let’s not cage in novelists with bad-faith readings’

‘Let’s not cage in novelists with bad-faith readings’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
14 Oct 2021
‘Cruel indifference’: the disgrace of the French Catholic Church

‘Cruel indifference’: the disgrace of the French Catholic Church
Landmark report estimates around 330,000 children were abused by clergymen and officials between 1950 and 2020
14 Oct 2021
Eric Zemmour: who is the ‘French Trump’?

Eric Zemmour: who is the ‘French Trump’?
The ‘new face’ of the far-right is tipped to supplant Marine Le Pen as main threat to Emmanuel Macron
14 Oct 2021
France threatens UK with power cuts and Christmas shortages

France threatens UK with power cuts and Christmas shortages
Paris warns it could withhold crucial supplies if post-Brexit rules are not honoured
6 Oct 2021
Aukus: the rift with France

Aukus: the rift with France
French fury over the new submarine pact has been something to behold
23 Sep 2021
French furious over Patel plan to turn back Channel migrants

French furious over Patel plan to turn back Channel migrants
Home secretary warned threat could have ‘negative impact on our co-operation’
9 Sep 2021
Why the UK is heading for a clash with France over Channel migrants

Why the UK is heading for a clash with France over Channel migrants
Priti Patel may withhold £54m payment promised to Paris to curb illegal crossings
7 Sep 2021
French wine industry hit by wildfires and ‘historic’ low harvest 

French wine industry hit by wildfires and ‘historic’ low harvest
Rosé wine-growing areas in Provence were devastated by the blaze
24 Aug 2021
Visiting luxury Paris as it emerges from lockdown

Visiting luxury Paris as it emerges from lockdown
The French capital remains a global bastion of fun and elegance
12 Aug 2021
‘France wouldn’t be France without strikes, protests and police baton charges’

‘France wouldn’t be France without strikes, protests and police baton charges’
Your digest of analysis and commentary from the British and international press
5 Aug 2021
What France’s regional election results mean for Macron and Le Pen

What France’s regional election results mean for Macron and Le Pen
Success of centre-right parties suggests upcoming presidential contest may not be two-horse race
28 Jun 2021
Is red snow the latest warning sign of worsening climate crisis?

Is red snow the latest warning sign of worsening climate crisis?
French scientists investigating whether global warming is behind mysterious phenomenon in Alps
15 Jun 2021
Thousands of Brits may miss EU residency rights deadline

Thousands of Brits may miss EU residency rights deadline
Britons living abroad have just 30 days to secure post-Brexit right to remain
1 Jun 2021
France in revolt, junior networks and digital emotions

France in revolt, junior networks and digital emotions
Why are French soldiers up in arms? Is Instagram the right place for children? And can computers recognise emotions?
14 May 2021