France’s Emmanuel Macron is depicting the country as a climate champion. But the country lags behind when it comes to renewables…
France’s Macron leaves suburbs in the lurch
President Emmanual Macron’s plans to get deprived suburbs back on track are so far falling short of expectations. His actions have even had a negative impact on many NGOs working in these areas.
Europacity: Plans for Megamall Cause Outrage
Shopping malls have seen a major decline over past decades due among other factors to the rise of online shopping. Now, a proposed megamall just north of Paris is making a bid…
50 years on from May 1968: the police’s perspective
In May 1968 student demonstrations spread across France and when workers joined the protests the whole country was brought to a standstill. Jean-Claude Pruvost was a young policeman…
Is France’s deradicalization strategy missing the point?
A new 60-point plan is supposed to help France fight radicalization. But critics say the government’s strategy fails to tackle the root of the problem.
Still Marching?
The French railway strike is President Emmanuel Macron’s first major leadership test. He might win this battle, but pushing through the rest of his reforms could be more difficult.