Emmanuel Macron is about to become unbearable
The chaos has only just begun. For a gambler like Macron, this is the ultimate thrill
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The chaos has only just begun. For a gambler like Macron, this is the ultimate thrill
The President tried to catch Marine Le Pen off guard, but it backfired terribly. If this election doesn’t go his way, he’ll likely quit
France, once again, will be seen as an unpredictable, business-averse place to be avoided, where long-term plans will seem impossible
Spiralling political tensions could soon turn to violence on the streets
The city is being ruined by bicycle lanes, e-bikes, and the nastiest cycling culture in the world
Once again, the shameless President of France was making up stuff on the hoof
The countryside holds a special place in the French soul, and it’s being ravaged by EU and green rules
A rigid incarnation of the religion has taken root in many classrooms, threatening the liberal values of France. It serves as a warning
For decades, governments have avoided looking too closely at the worsening situation. We are now reaching a tipping point
A country known for sophistication and moderation may soon no longer be
It will take more than a trip to the fish market to halt the gradual breakup of the Franco-German marriage
His arrogant meddling has alienated the region’s leaders
The high street homeware store holds a certain je ne sais quoi for one Parisienne
Most French oppose any kind of “defund the police” movement. Yet the actions of the French president are likely to encourage it
Emmanuel Macron is building his own Maginot Line, with perverse new priorities on defence