Far from an exception, 16 March marked the 100th time under the Fifth Republic that France’s president chose to use a special constitutional measure to force through unpopular measures.
Soldiers from the French Army in Mali. The withdrawal of troops has begun.
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Mady Ibrahim Kanté, Université des sciences juridiques et politiques de Bamako
There are few visible results on the ground after eight years of war in Mali.
French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte after a meeting with the Romanian president at the Elysee presidential palace (November 27, 2018).
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With some “Gilet jaune” protestors calling for the removal of Emmanuel Macron, the French constitution is being criticized anew for concentrating too much power in the hands of the president.
Marine Le Pen at a political rally in Metz, France.
REUTERS/Vincent Kessler
François Hollande promised to make France’s youth a priority, but was a disappointment to them. While current candidates often showcase young supporters, will they have a voice after the election?
A candidate’s perceived Islamophobia may influence a French Muslim’s vote, but the impact of religious faith on political choice should not be overstated.
‘Rapist, killer cops’: protesters march in Paris’s 18th arrondisement.
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Christian Mouhanna, Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ) – Université Paris-Saclay
Governments’ continual use of security forces to ‘keep order’ in low-income and minority neighborhoods masks their inability find solutions other than force.
Benoît Hamon is now leading a fairly weak socialist pack.
EPA/Jeremy Lempin
While the French public comes to terms with a series of appalling attacks, politicians seize the opportunity to position themselves ahead of next year’s Presidential election.