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French election: will Emmanuel Macron win again?
In the Spotlight Old rival from the far-right threatens to upset incumbent’s hopes of second term
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Why Corsica ‘autonomy’ could end up costing Emmanuel Macron
feature Election rivals accuse French president of surrender to violent nationalists
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France’s presidential race: a ‘rancid’, illiberal campaign
Speed Read With the Left and Right both divided, Emmanuel Macron is in pole position to win again
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Airelles Courchevel review: glitz and glam both on and off-piste
The Week Recommends Skiing may be the only reason to leave this chic French five-star hotel
By William Leigh Published
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The Week Unwrapped: French symbols, pay rises and spring
podcast Is France about to take an illiberal turn? Is it a bad thing if we all earn more? And is winter coming to a premature end?
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Will European countries follow France to ban UK travel?
Under the Radar Paris blocks arrivals from Britain as Omicron cases spiral
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Why record Channel drownings are unlikely to deter migrants
feature Desperation and hopes of a better life outweigh fears about perilous crossing
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How did World War One end?
In Depth Duchess of Cornwall marks Armistice Day at Westminster Abbey
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The lost world of the Ardèche
feature Most travellers from Britain pass this corner of the south of France by – that’s a mistake
By Chris Carter Published
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‘France and UK must refrain from making mountains out of minnows’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
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Quiz of The Week: 23 - 29 October
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
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‘Let’s not cage in novelists with bad-faith readings’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
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Sexual abuse and ‘cruel indifference’: the disgrace of the French Catholic Church
Speed Read Landmark report estimates around 330,000 children were abused by clergymen and officials between 1950 and 2020
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Eric Zemmour: the ‘French Donald Trump’ with his sights on presidency
In the Spotlight The ‘new face’ of the far-right is tipped to supplant Marine Le Pen as main threat to Emmanuel Macron
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