France and the fatwa
The attack on Salman Rushdie has exposed the deepening fault lines in French culture.
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Brexiteers are too scared to be honest about Dover delays
The benefit of sovereignty is that you get to set your own rules; the price is that others get to…
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Does the French left have a future?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s left-wing alliance Nupes could continue to disrupt French politics – if it doesn't collapse first.
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Can Marine Le Pen wield power?
Her far-right party is as influential as ever but questions remain about whether the RN is credible.
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The Roe vs Wade decision is resonating in Europe
The US Supreme Court’s reversal of federal abortion law has rekindled debates over reproductive rights.
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Who’s arming Ukraine?
The US and the UK have supplied the most military aid since the start of Russia’s invasion.
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The fracturing of French politics spells instability – but also a chance for renewal
With Emmanuel Macron forced to negotiate on legislation, the Assemblée Nationale matters more than it has in decades.
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Emmanuel Macron falls to earth
For the first time in 20 years, a French president will not have a parliamentary majority.
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