The French and Ukrainian presidents have a particular bond, built on a common goal of protecting Ukraine and deflecting Russia.
Author: Catherine Porter and Constant Méheut
Riots in France Highlight a Vicious Cycle Between Police and Minorities
Calls to overhaul the police go back decades. But violent episodes of police enforcement continue. So do violent outpourings on the street.
Singing and Banging, French Lawmakers Vow to Stop Pension Change
Parties from the left and right erupted in anger after learning of the government’s plans to adopt the measure without a vote.
The French Baguette Is Granted UNESCO World Heritage Status
More than six billion baguettes are sold every year in France. But the bread is under threat, with bakeries vanishing in rural areas.
In France, an Outburst Is a Setback for the Far Right
For the first time, the National Rally is the main opposition party in Parliament. But can it use its new perch to convince voters it has changed?
French Refineries Strike May Presage a Winter of Discontent for Europe
Bitten by inflation, workers are demanding a greater share of the surging profits of energy giants. It’s the kind of unrest leaders fear as they struggle to keep a united front against Russia.
Macron Aims for a National Dialogue in France, but Faces No-Shows
The inaugural meeting of a council to examine France’s most pressing problems had an issue of its own: boycotts.