Hi everyone, welcome to this new regular column: 'Understanding France' - a weekly snapshot of the big stories in France. This Week's Dispatch: Ségolène Royal - Nicolas Sarkozy + Niger ejected French diplomats
Learn to engage with contemporary France with part 6 of our guide to finessing your French!
The lead up to the COP21 in Paris has united the French through hope in breaking ground on climate action. But what else is at stake for France?
'Nous sommes la France' is a phrase that has been used to express French solidarity following the Charlie Hebdo attacks in early 2015. But who exactly is this 'nous' and what is 'France'? asks French journalist Natacha in her new book, 'Nous sommes la France'.
The question of immigration has been quite prominent in Europe recently, with the presence of refugees in Calais prompting much debate.
Are the French becoming more tolerant towards individuality at work? Stephanie explores workplace discrimination in France.
The Paris French Tech Ticket encourages entrepreneurs from all over the world to start up their new businesses in France – and it looks irresistible.
The French blocus, usually involving blocking an entrance or street in protest, has a long history dating back to before Napoleon. But is it effective?
Does the French education system expect too much from its students? Stephanie shares her thoughts on where French schooling could be going wrong.
Les Français, ces bons vivants, seraient-ils aussi d’incorrigibles grincheux ? Derrière leurs incessantes diatribes se trame un mal, dont les racines ont à voir avec l’identité et la culture du pays.
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