Can France’s Left Build a People’s Union? Can France’s Left Build a People’s Union?
Mathilde Panot, the president of La France Insoumise, discusses how to beat back the Macronists and the far right in France.
Mar 29, 2024 / Q&A / Jonah Birch
The Rise of Authoritarian Journalism in France The Rise of Authoritarian Journalism in France
In French newsrooms and radio studios, unconditional support for Israel is the norm and part of a wider lurch to the right.
Feb 7, 2024 / Between Us, We Cover the World / Serge Halimi and Pierre Rimbert
The Fictional Terrorist Conspiracy Being Tried in France The Fictional Terrorist Conspiracy Being Tried in France
Seven are accused of belonging to a far-left cell, despite the paucity of evidence.
Oct 26, 2023 / Harrison Stetler and Rona Lorimer
These Activists Have One Simple Goal: Abolish the Cruise Industry These Activists Have One Simple Goal: Abolish the Cruise Industry
A group of environmental activists in France is gaining traction with a bold argument: Cruises shouldn’t exist.
Sep 14, 2023 / Cole Stangler
A Far-Right Fire Is Blazing Across France A Far-Right Fire Is Blazing Across France
Extremist groups are becoming more emboldened—and more violent—all over the country.
Jul 19, 2023 / Phineas Rueckert
France Has a Deep History of Racist Policing—Even if It Won’t Admit It France Has a Deep History of Racist Policing—Even if It Won’t Admit It
The recent protests sparked by the killing of a Black teenager are a response to a racist legacy that the French state virtually refuses to acknowledge.
Jul 7, 2023 / Amit Prakash
After the Riots, the Police Terrorize Marseille After the Riots, the Police Terrorize Marseille
Two days after police killed Nahel Merzouk, the poorest big city in France exploded with anger. By Sunday, a crackdown had smothered the protests—and made residents even more fearf...
Jul 6, 2023 / M. Jesuthasan
The Paris Olympics Are Developing a Familiar Stench The Paris Olympics Are Developing a Familiar Stench
A recent raid shows that the Olympic corruption follies aren’t going anywhere.
Jun 27, 2023 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
Get Ready for AI Surveillance at the 2024 Paris Olympics Get Ready for AI Surveillance at the 2024 Paris Olympics
The Olympics don’t make authoritarian countries more democratic; they make democratic countries more authoritarian.
Jun 6, 2023 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
Joy, Revolution, and Tear Gas: My May Day In Paris Joy, Revolution, and Tear Gas: My May Day In Paris
There was beauty and comradeship everywhere. And there were thousands and thousands of cops.
May 11, 2023 / Kim Kelly