France Rediscovers Parliamentary Politics France Rediscovers Parliamentary Politics
Emmanuel Macron’s centrist coalition would rather look for allies on the far right than on the left.
Jun 30, 2022 / Harrison Stetler
The Rank Opportunism of Emmanuel Macron The Rank Opportunism of Emmanuel Macron
How the French president stumbled into a legitimacy crisis.
Apr 19, 2022 / Harrison Stetler
The Face of the New French Right The Face of the New French Right
The pundit Éric Zemmour is leading a confident and radicalized conservative movement.
Nov 15, 2021 / Harrison Stetler
France’s Undocumented Migrants Are Fighting for Their Rights France’s Undocumented Migrants Are Fighting for Their Rights
In the face of Macron’s intensified repression, the sans-papiers are marching in the streets and organizing in the workplace.
Dec 31, 2019 / Harrison Stetler
The Far Right Is Tightening Its Grip on French Politics The Far Right Is Tightening Its Grip on French Politics
As extremist ideas enter the mainstream, “clash of civilizations” rhetoric is crowding out more nuanced approaches to the very real problem of terrorism.
Nov 1, 2019 / Harrison Stetler
France’s Yellow Vest Movement Comes of Age France’s Yellow Vest Movement Comes of Age
At its first “Assembly of Assemblies” in late January, this grassroots democratic revolt brought together many people who had never participated in politics.
Feb 5, 2019 / Harrison Stetler
Lyon, the Capital of a Europe in Crisis Lyon, the Capital of a Europe in Crisis
Last weekend, the three movements now redefining French politics converged in this regional hub.
Feb 10, 2017 / Harrison Stetler