Both sweeping immunity and overzealous prosecutions of former leaders can undermine democracy. But such prosecutions pose different risks for older democracies like the US than in younger ones.
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Charles de Gaulle created a system where a surprise candidate can upend the presidential elections in France. Will it happen in 2022?
Criminal charges against former President Donald Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot could spark political consequences – not only for Trump, but for US democracy.
Commemorations have slowly become more muted over the years due to the racist and misogynistic aspects of his rule
The former president advocated an ‘advanced liberal society’ in which the state must promote growth and paved the way for Europe.
The most popular president of the Fifth Republic actually achieved alarmingly little during his tenure.
A look back at the distinguished career of the former president, an ardent defender of France’s place in the world.
From coronations to Revolution to reconciliation, Notre Dame has witnessed nearly 900 years of French history.
France and the US have always had their differences, but they’ve also proved strong and steady allies.
While people from many nations have chosen to make their home in France, the British were among the first and remain the most numerous.
A huge number of new politicians have joined the National Assembly after the 2017 election.
Le Pen and Macron offer two totally different visions for France’s future and its relationship to Europe.
Should French children be taught about the ‘positive aspects’ of colonialism? What the presidential candidates say.
Just a month after moving into the Élysée Palace, the new president will face the country’s parliamentary elections.
France’s colonial legacy remains an uncomfortable subject.
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been re-elected as leader of the opposition party the UMP. His candidacy for the 2017 presidential election is still not certain but his rivals are in a state…
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