Ex-FIFA boss Blatter and France great Platini to learn fate in corruption case
Once two of the most powerful men in world sports, Michel Platini and Sepp Blatter are set to learn their fate at a corruption trial on Tuesday.…
France’s ‘schizophrenic’ approach to freedom of expression helps erode free speech – researcher
France has marked 10 years since an Islamist attack on the Charlie Hebdo satirical newspaper that shocked the country and led to fierce debate about freedom of expression and religion.…
Corsica: Understanding France’s complex relationship with its ‘island of beauty’
Located in the Mediterranean Sea, Corsica is known as the "island of beauty". It's had a tumultuous relationship with the mainland since it became French in the 18th century and separatist sentiment…
Germany, France criticize Donald Trump’s Greenland threats
Germany said borders must not be changed by force after US President-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out a military takeover of Greenland. France says the EU cannot tolerate threats against its…
The art of satire in France
From poking fun at the king to drawings of God, we take a closer look at France's relationship with satire, particularly when it comes to cartoons. As we mark the tenth anniversary…
France’s waning influence in West Africa
Ivory Coast is the latest country in West Africa to ask French troops to leave for good. It follows similar decisions by Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Senegal and Chad. We analyse France's…
Congo sues Apple in France, Belgium over conflict minerals
The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed criminal complaints against Apple subsidiaries in France and Belgium, accusing the tech firm of using conflict minerals in its supply chain, lawyers for the Congolese…
French generosity: The art of giving in France
In this edition of Entre Nous, we break down what may or may not be a debated question in your household: whether to give gifts on Christmas Eve or on Christmas Day.…
Devastation in Mayotte: Cyclone Chido batters France’s poorest overseas department
Will it be dozens, hundreds or thousands killed? With Mayotte’s worst cyclone in 90 years knocking out phone service, leaving loved ones in limbo as they desperately try to reach the French…
Business uncertainty reaches new highs as France waits for a new PM
A survey on the outlook of French businesses released by the Bank of France shows that the country's industrial and construction sectors have reached levels of uncertainty last seen during the 2022…
National Court of Asylum: Last chance for asylum seekers in France
For many asylum seekers in France, the National Court of Asylum, or CNDA (Cour nationale du droit d'asile), represents their last chance to be granted asylum in the country. With their applications…