After defeating Marine Le Pen in a historic landslide victory, Emmanuel Macron must learn what it means to be president as quickly as possible, for the good of both France and the world.
J.P. CarrollMay 9, 2017
The recent French presidential election has been viewed as a bellwether of European politics, as the usual race between the center-left and center-right has been replaced with a contest between a decades-old populist nationalist group and an newly created independent movement of progressive globalism. Here is what you should know about the election to choose France’s next president.
Joe CarterApril 28, 2017
On November 27, François Fillon won an open primary to be France’s Republican Party presidential candidate. His victory surprised commentators, partly because his economic proposals run contrary to the grain of French politics.
Terry TastardDecember 5, 2016
The French officers are not satisfied with a mere recognition of their technical qualities. They are clamoring for their legitimate return into the political arena.
Thomas FlichyAugust 11, 2016
It’s somewhat unusual to see many senior French officials together in church. But three French presidents attended the mass at…
Mark TooleyAugust 2, 2016
There should be no confusion about the identity and motives of the Tunisian man who drove his truck into a crowd celebrating Bastille Day on a promenade in Nice, France, killing at least 84 and injuring hundreds. This is the face of the modern holy warrior, the fanatical foot soldier in the Islamic jihad against the West.
Joseph LoconteJuly 15, 2016