Agnès Catherine Poirier

Agnès Catherine Poirier is a French journalist and writer based in London. Her latest book in English is Touché: A French Woman's Take on the English.

The End of Sarkozy?

The End of Sarkozy? The End of Sarkozy?

Socialist François Hollande defeated Sarko in the first-round vote. But the real victor may be National Front leader Marine Le Pen, now primed to play kingmaker.

Apr 25, 2012 / Agnès Catherine Poirier

Can Marine Le Pen Win in France?

Can Marine Le Pen Win in France? Can Marine Le Pen Win in France?

The new leader of the National Front has risen in the polls by borrowing arguments from the left. But critics worry: has she turned against her father’s bigotry, or merely ma...

Oct 5, 2011 / Feature / Agnès Catherine Poirier

Le Scandale DSK

Le Scandale DSK Le Scandale DSK

Reeling in the wake of Dominique Strauss-Kahn's arrest on rape charges, the French public has started to ask some soul-searching questions.

May 17, 2011 / Agnès Catherine Poirier

(G)rêve général(e) in France

(G)rêve général(e) in France (G)rêve général(e) in France

The French Parliament has passed President Sarkozy's controversial law raising the retirement age, and nationwide protests against the measure have eased. But the struggle against ...

Oct 27, 2010 / Editorial / Agnès Catherine Poirier

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