Inside France: Macron's swansong, Sarkozy's tag and a booze ban for Smurfs
Emmanuel Macron's recent TV interview showcased his capabilities but does little to change his political future as a potentially ineffective president.
Inside France: Macron's swansong, Sarkozy's tag and a booze ban for Smurfs
Emmanuel Macron's recent TV interview showcased his capabilities but does little to change his political future as a potentially ineffective president.
Inside France: Sensitive politicians, potholes and a papal controversy
The Elysee palace strongly denied speculation about potential snap parliamentary elections, reflecting ongoing political uncertainty surrounding President Macron's government.
Inside France: Sensitive politicians, potholes and a papal controversy
The Elysee palace strongly denied speculation about potential snap parliamentary elections, reflecting ongoing political uncertainty surrounding President Macron's government.
France's PM to risk confidence vote with second attempt to force through budget
France's political landscape remains volatile as Prime Minister Bayrou plans to push through the 2025 budget without a vote, risking a no-confidence crisis.
PODCAST: Why France must act to avoid being crushed' and French census stirs anger
The podcast addresses significant political and cultural trends in France, including socio-economic policies and the impact of global figures on the nation.
French far-right former leader Jean-Marie Le Pen dies DW 01/07/2025
Jean-Marie Le Pen's political career was marked by extreme positions on immigration and multiculturalism, which either attracted fervent supporters or incited widespread backlash among the French populace.
Notre Dame rose again from the ashes so too can France's battered democracy | Alexander Hurst
"In almost every democracy, there are similar forces of backlash and disaffection. The anger is diffuse and the discontents vary, but there is a general agitation that seems to boil down to the feeling that someone should do something."