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Why Power Eludes the French Left
The signs that a protest is happening in Paris are nearly always the same: the quiet of blocked-off streets; the…
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Alfred Grosser, Champion of French-German Reconciliation, Dies at 99
A German-born Jew who became a French writer and activist, he devoted his life to healing the divide between two…
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Can Gabriel Attal Win Over France?
The new prime minister wants to succeed President Macron. But first he must see off the far right and define…
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A Divided France Splits Over a National Hero
Robert Badinter, the former minister who abolished the death penalty, was honored in Paris after his death on Friday, but…
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Macron, Promising a More Dynamic France, Vows to Break Taboos
The president also said during a televised appearance he would fight to the last to prevent the far-right leader Marine…
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An Abandoned Cemetery Highlights a Painful Colonial Episode for France
Nestled amid the vineyards in a picturesque region of southwestern France known for its sweet wines and goat cheeses is…
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France’s President Condemns ‘Manhunt’ Against Gérard Depardieu
Emmanuel Macron broke with his culture minister, who had called comments made by Depardieu in a documentary a “disgrace.” The…
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Fractious Immigration Vote Exposes Cracks in Macron’s Alliance
Nearly a quarter of lower-house lawmakers in President Emmanuel Macron’s coalition abstained or voted against a proposed overhaul. Government leaders…
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Macron Compromises With Right to Pass Immigration Overhaul
The French leader was elected twice on a vow to keep populism at bay. But his bill received rare support…
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To Lure FIFA, France Floats the Promise of a Tax-Free Home
A plan to persuade sports federations to move to the country could save them millions. Supporters and critics of the…