Total 16 Posts
Deportations in Europe: The numbers, the trends, and what they mean
3 min read
France, Germany, and Sweden top the list of the removal of non-EU nationals from European countries in 2022.
Riots show that France may be increasingly American (and I don’t mean McDonald’s)
3 min read
How France’s recent riots reflect a growing racial consciousness among its black and north African population, influenced by the US and the work of Education Minister Pap Ndiaye, a historian who challenges France’s colourblind ideal.
Riots in France result in 719 arrests amidst continuous chaos
3 min read
France experienced its fifth night of civil unrest following the death of a young man. Despite the deployment of 45,000 police and military forces, several cities experienced violent outbreaks.
Paris riots: When police shot a teenager dead, a rumbling pressure cooker exploded
4 min read
The death of a 17-year-old boy by a police officer has sparked riots and protests in France. The incident reflects the long-standing problems of marginalisation, discrimination and police brutality that affect the suburbs of large French cities.
French football team calls for calm amid unrest
2 min read
In the wake of escalating violence following the tragic death of a young man, Nahel, the French national football team has issued a plea for peace. This rare move signals the gravity of the situation.
Emmanuel Macron: A French president whose populist tactics are derailing his own career
5 min read
French president Emmanuel Macron is facing a political crisis unprecedented in contemporary times.
Shouldn’t the French get with the script?
4 min read
The state in France can’t afford to pay for the French to play boules and drink pastis for a quarter-century.