It is the first time in the long history of the French-U.S. alliance that a top diplomat has been recalled, illustrating the depth of France’s anger.
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The Sharp U.S. Pivot to Asia Is Throwing Europe Off Balance
The new U.S. alliance with Australia and Britain against China has put Europe closer to a question it has tried to avoid: Which side are you on?
From TV to the French Presidency? Éric Zemmour Eyes Trump’s Path
Éric Zemmour, a writer and TV celebrity known for his far-right nationalism, dominates political talk in France as he weighs a run for president.
In Submarine Deal With Australia, U.S. Counters China but Enrages France
The reaction signals a widening rift among Western allies over China. French officials accused President Biden of acting like his predecessor.
A Skeleton for Diplomacy: How a Plan to Reconcile France and Russia Collapsed
The remains of a Napoleonic general who died on a Russian battlefield came home in July. But the chance for rapprochement collapsed over concerns about Moscow’s policies.
Why Europe’s Leaders Say They Won’t Welcome More Afghan Refugees
With elections looming in Germany and France, European politicians are determined to avoid the sort of populist backlash that followed the 2015 refugee crisis. But experts say the comparison is flawed.
Non-E.U. visitors to France can get a health pass to enter social venues.
Tourists had been concerned that they would not be allowed in cafes, museums and sporting events if their foreign vaccination certificates were not recognized.
Macron Answers Covid Vaccine Questions on TikTok and Instagram
As governments look to social media influencers to try to raise vaccination rates among the young, President Emmanuel Macron of France is making his own self-consciously informal videos.
The Long Kiss Goodbye: Will Covid End the French Bise Forever?
Social distancing made the cheek kiss a much rarer greeting, and polling suggests it may stay that way. Some say good riddance, but others miss the warmth of times past.
France Adopts Laws to Combat Terrorism, but Critics Call Them Overreaching
After several attacks, the government said it needed more tools to hunt down terrorists and prevent extremist ideas from spreading. Critics call the laws heavy handed.