The French president’s speech on the 200th anniversary of the emperor’s death combined a rebuke for a betrayal of the Enlightenment and recognition of his achievements.
Author: Roger Cohen
With Napoleon Commemoration, Macron Steps Into National Debate
President Emmanuel Macron laid a wreath at the emperor’s tomb on the 200th anniversary of his death, stepping into a national debate over the legacy of Napoleon.
France Proposes More Surveillance to Hunt for Potential Terrorists
The new bill, which some fear will curtail civil liberties, comes after a series of attacks and as the far right is stoking feelings of insecurity.
France Seeks Change in Law After Outrage Over Verdict in Anti-Semitic Killing
The proposed bill, which would prevent intoxication being used as a basis for a plea of insanity, was prompted by a verdict allowing the killer of a Jewish woman to avoid trial.
In France, an Ever-Extending Labyrinth of Covid Lockdowns
Walk the dog? Only one kilometer. Want a raclette maker? Sure. A lamp? Nope. During the pandemic, France’s bureaucracy has hit overdrive, and the French are increasingly fed up.
Killer of French Police Officer Was a Radicalized Islamist, Prosecutor Says
The attacker watched videos ‘glorifying martyrs and jihad’ immediately before the stabbing, the official said.
Terrorism Fears Feed the Rise of France’s Extreme Right
The far-right leader Marine Le Pen called for “hundreds of thousands of illegals” to be deported. Her message resonates after the fatal stabbing of a police officer on Friday.
Top French Court Rules Killer of Jewish Woman Cannot Stand Trial
To the alarm of Jewish leaders, Sarah Halimi’s killer will go unpunished because of his mental state, brought on by cannabis, at the time of the crime.
French Wine Production Ravaged by a Devastating Frost
France’s winegrowers had already been hit by higher U.S. taxes and the pandemic. Now they are dealing with a “violent” cold snap.
Macron Closes ENA, in Bid to Diversify France’s Public Service
The institution had become a symbol of privilege in a society where social mobility has broken down.