France

Talking Point The death of Quentin Deranque has revealed the violence within the anti-fascist movement, and shown how the Right are ‘shamefully exploiting’ this tragedy

By The Week UK Published 1 March 26

War is hell. For most people, these eight extraordinary films will be as close as they ever get to it.

By David Faris Published 24 February 26

IN THE SPOTLIGHT Reactions to the violent killing of an ultraconservative activist offer a glimpse at the culture wars roiling France ahead of next year’s elections

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 20 February 26

In the Spotlight Bloc launches investigation into Shein over sale of weapons and ‘childlike’ sex dolls, alongside efforts to tax e-commerce giants and combat textile waste

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 18 February 26

IN THE SPOTLIGHT A flurry of new consular activity in Nuuk shows how important Greenland has become to Europeans’ anxiety about American imperialism

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 12 February 26

Today’s Big Question EU is trying to reduce reliance on US Big Tech and cloud computing in face of hostile Donald Trump, but lack of comparable alternatives remains a worry

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 4 February 26

In the Spotlight Appealing her four-year conviction for embezzlement, the Rassemblement National leader faces an uncertain political future, whatever the result

By The Week UK Published 25 January 26

Today's Big Question Security agreement commits British and French forces in event of ceasefire

By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published 7 January 26

The Week Recommends Lace up your running shoes and hit the trails on your next holiday

By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published 6 January 26

The Explainer From Trump and Musk to the UK and the EU, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a round-up of the year’s relationship drama

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 29 December 25

IN THE SPOTLIGHT A bovine outbreak coupled with ongoing governmental frustrations is causing major problems for French civil society

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 19 December 25

The Week Recommends Less than an hour from Paris, this historic town is perfect for a short break

By Flora Neville, The Week UK Published 16 December 25