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Tag: France

When Neutrality Becomes Politics: France’s Struggle with Laïcité in the 21st Century

When Neutrality Becomes Politics: France’s Struggle with Laïcité in the 21st Century

December 13, 2025December 12, 2025 Lou Didelot

In early September, the French government moved to ban the wearing of long robes known as abayas in state-run schools. An abaya is a long, loose outer garment traditionally worn by some Muslim women as an expression of modesty in … Continue reading

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The Art of Theft: What the Louvre Robbery Reveals About French Art Myths

The Art of Theft: What the Louvre Robbery Reveals About French Art Myths

November 20, 2025November 17, 2025 Kara Andrews

On October 19, 2025, a team of thieves broke into a second-floor window of the Louvre Museum in Paris and left with eight pieces of 19th-century French crown jewels. The robbery, which was caught on film by security cameras … Continue reading

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Veiled Threats: France’s Weaponisation of Secularism Against Muslim Women

Veiled Threats: France’s Weaponisation of Secularism Against Muslim Women

August 15, 2025August 14, 2025 Zahra Ahmad

In the heart of Europe’s so-called liberal beacon, a quiet but persistent erosion of religious freedom has begun to unfold. France has long been celebrated for its commitment to equality; however, it now finds itself positioned at the centre of … Continue reading

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Pourquoi les relations Franco-Algériennes sont-elles au plus bas?

Pourquoi les relations Franco-Algériennes sont-elles au plus bas?

March 6, 2025March 3, 2025 zoe pelen

“Nous sommes dans la plus grave crise de ces dernières années,” a récemment déclaré Xavier Driencourt, ancien ambassadeur de France en Algérie. Selon lui, “les caractéristiques des relations franco-algériennes depuis 1962, c’est l’alternance de périodes de haut et de … Continue reading

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Gisèle Pelicot: A French Woman Changing the Conversation About Sexual Violence

Gisèle Pelicot: A French Woman Changing the Conversation About Sexual Violence

December 5, 2024December 1, 2024 Olivia Ardito

Trigger warning: this article discusses sexual violence, rape, sexual harassment, drugging, and domestic abuse. 

While many recall the tragic court case in Avignon, France, her name is often forgotten. However, her name must be remembered not just because she … Continue reading

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Marseille capitale du crime : comment s’est construit cette mauvaise réputation ?

Marseille capitale du crime : comment s’est construit cette mauvaise réputation ?

November 1, 2024October 31, 2024 zoe pelen

L’actualité ne cesse de décrire Marseille comme une ville de non droit, où chaque nouvelle affaire de corruption, de clientélisme ou de règlement de compte semble renforcer sa mauvaise réputation. Pourtant, ces actes sont le fait d’individus et non de … Continue reading

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The Olympic Games: More Than a Sport Competition, an Accelerator for Sustainable Development

The Olympic Games: More Than a Sport Competition, an Accelerator for Sustainable Development

August 22, 2024August 21, 2024 Victoire Thierry

When Julien Alfred won the gold medal in the 100m at the Olympic Games in Paris, she took the athletic world by surprise. By winning gold she not only gave her country St Lucia its first Olympic medal in history … Continue reading

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TikTok Ban in New Caledonia: Democracy in Danger?

TikTok Ban in New Caledonia: Democracy in Danger?

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024 Victoire Thierry

On May 13th 2024 social unrest erupted in New Caledonia after the French government announced a revision to the 1998 Noumea Accords. In response to this, on the 15th the French government issued a ban for the … Continue reading

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La poussée de l’extrême droite aux élections européennes

La poussée de l’extrême droite aux élections européennes

July 12, 2024July 11, 2024 Thelma Gauthier

Les accords fondateurs de l’Union européenne ont été signés le 25 mars 1957 avec le Traité de Rome, ayant pour but la création d’une entité politique réunissant les États européens à des fins économiques, diplomatiques et culturelles. Depuis, l’Union européenne … Continue reading

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Les JO : Atouts ou dangers pour l’économie et l’écologie?

Les JO : Atouts ou dangers pour l’économie et l’écologie?

July 12, 2024July 9, 2024 Margaux Weisrock

Attendus depuis plusieurs années et préparés depuis de longs mois, les Jeux olympiques (JO) arrivent enfin à Paris cet été et les Français sont mitigés quant à leur impact. Si au début les effets semblaient être positifs, au fur et … Continue reading

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