With the mobs of visitors gone, the city once again belongs to the Parisians. And, of course, to “les microbes.”
Author: ADAM NOSSITER
‘Like a Prison’: Paris Suburbs Simmer Under Coronavirus Lockdown
A combination of cramped quarters, economic stress and accusations of police abuse is inflaming tensions in the poorer districts around the city.
For France, Coronavirus Tests a Vaunted Health Care System
The country goes into the battle with the contagion better prepared than most. Even so, a doubling of cases every four days has the structure creaking and straining.
Shutdowns Spread Across Europe as Spain and France Order Broad Restrictions
Other European countries are turning to border closures to try to contain the coronavirus.
Jewish Cemeteries Are Threatened. These People Are Guarding Them.
The cemeteries have become easy targets for vandals in Alsace, a region with an uneasy relationship to a troubled wartime past and a penchant for voting far right.
As Emmanuel Macron’s Impact Grows, So Does French Disdain
No recent president has had a deeper effect on France’s economy, society and politics. And many French despise him for it.
Union Leader Emerges as Public Face of French Strike
Philippe Martinez has used the strike to revive his moribund movement and rise as a visible counterpoint to President Emmanuel Macron.
Macron Scraps Proposal to Raise Retirement Age in France
Faced with an unrelenting protest over proposed changes in France’s generous pension system, officials withdraw a move to raise the full-benefit retirement age to 64 from the present 62.
At the Heart of France’s Long Strikes, a Fight Between the Haves and the Have-Nots
A protest over President Emmanuel Macron’s pension overhaul, now in its sixth week, is amplified by 200 years of French history.
Macron Stands by Contested Pension Plan, Despite Pressure From Marathon Strike
In his annual New Year’s Eve speech, President Emmanuel Macron of France hinted there could be changes to his plan, though he insisted “fear shouldn’t mean inaction.”