France
Populism and polarisation: France prepares itself for a divisive election
Upon securing victory in a splintering and deeply factional election, Emmanuel Macron spoke of a new vision for a pluralistic French society, pledging in turn to “combat all forms of inequality and discrimination”. With this commitment came great expectation; Marine Le Pen, then his closest presidential rival, had reinvigorated a rural working-class base previously detached […]
Channel migrant crossings: tension and uncertainty brews between France and the UK
Victoria Cheng discusses the increased tension between France and the UK over increased channel crossings of late.
