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Why Power Eludes the French Left

The signs that a protest is happening in Paris are nearly always the same: the quiet of blocked-off streets; the…

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Alfred Grosser, Champion of French-German Reconciliation, Dies at 99

A German-born Jew who became a French writer and activist, he devoted his life to healing the divide between two…

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Can Gabriel Attal Win Over France?

The new prime minister wants to succeed President Macron. But first he must see off the far right and define…

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A Divided France Splits Over a National Hero

Robert Badinter, the former minister who abolished the death penalty, was honored in Paris after his death on Friday, but…

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An Abandoned Cemetery Highlights a Painful Colonial Episode for France

Nestled amid the vineyards in a picturesque region of southwestern France known for its sweet wines and goat cheeses is…

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France’s President Condemns ‘Manhunt’ Against Gérard Depardieu

Emmanuel Macron broke with his culture minister, who had called comments made by Depardieu in a documentary a “disgrace.” The…

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Fractious Immigration Vote Exposes Cracks in Macron’s Alliance

Nearly a quarter of lower-house lawmakers in President Emmanuel Macron’s coalition abstained or voted against a proposed overhaul. Government leaders…

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Macron Compromises With Right to Pass Immigration Overhaul

The French leader was elected twice on a vow to keep populism at bay. But his bill received rare support…

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To Lure FIFA, France Floats the Promise of a Tax-Free Home

A plan to persuade sports federations to move to the country could save them millions. Supporters and critics of the…

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France to Ban Smoking in Forests, on Beaches and Near Schools

A government anti-smoking plan also includes costlier cigarettes and a ban on disposable vapes. Smoking is the leading cause of…

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