How France’s Alleged Police Rape Case Could Swing a High-Stakes Election
Whatever courts in the #JusticePourThéo case rule, analysts fear the incident may embolden the French — and global — populist far right.
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Why François Hollande Won’t Run for Re-Election in 2017
And what to make of his indictment of the xenophobia plaguing Europe’s left.
François Hollande Won’t Seek Second Term
In a televised speech on Thursday, President François Hollande announced that he would not run for re-election in…
French Court Overturns Burkini Ban
France’s highest administrative court overturned a so-called “burkini ban” in Villeneuve-Loubet, a small commune in the southeast. Twenty-five…
The Numbness of Nice
When the Paris attacks occurred, I was in Santa Barbara, California, preparing for a long reporting trip weaving…
The Case for the ‘Right to Disconnect’
French workers are fighting back against the grind of the always-on knowledge economy. By Jared Keller Visitors to…
Can France Rein in Anorexia in Its Modeling Industry?
How will France's new regulations on models' weight affect a growing population of people with eating disorders?
How Will the Paris Attacks Shift Russia’s Role on the World Stage?
In committing to an expanded front against ISIS, France risks having the most to lose, while Russia has the most to gain.
France Is Upset With the U.S. So Is the Rest of the World, Apparently
The latest Pew poll shows America has earned some less-than-favorable marks around the globe.
How France—and Weak Sentencing Guidelines—Let the Charlie Hebdo Killers Go Free
"Terrorists are treated like common criminals when it comes to sentencing, even if they are repeat offenders."