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.
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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.
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.
Can France’s Far Right Rise to Power? One Mayor Shows How.
In the southern city of Perpignan, voters who had long built a dam against the far right turned in the last election. Some wonder whether it’s a harbinger of things to come.
European Populists Who Looked to Trump Now Look Away
The riot at the U.S. Capitol and bogus claims of election fraud have led former allies of President Trump to distance themselves.
How Le Pen, Baudet and More in Europe Are Looking Away From Trump
The riot at the U.S. Capitol and bogus claims of election fraud have led former allies of President Trump to distance themselves.
Macron and Kurz Flex Antiterror Muscles for Domestic Audience
The context of a European-wide meeting on Tuesday was tackling the Continent’s terrorism concerns. For the leaders of France and Austria, political interests were the subtext.
Does Trump’s Defeat Signal the Start of Populism’s Decline Globally?
Populist leaders may have lost their most prominent champion, but their economic, social and political grievances remain potent.
Why Politicians in France Can’t Stop Talking About Crime
Statistics show a steady decline in major crimes. But what has intensified are the challenges to France’s traditional national identity, and the jockeying in the race to be the next president.
A Coded Word From the Far Right Roils France’s Political Mainstream
Using a term that suggests the society is turning “savage,” government ministers signal a shift from the center as President Macron prepares for a new political season.