France

Rival geopolitical actors have only made the country more dangerous.

The billionaire’s battles with governments raise tough questions about digital rights and online speech.

Durov’s detention in France has implications for Europe, Russia, the Middle East, and the global internet.

Ahead of the Paris Games, Macron invested heavily in efforts to boost elite sports. Did it pay off?

Policies of “no first use” are a model for nuclear states.

Neither the host countries nor the athletes tend to profit from the Games.

This summer marks the third time France has hosted the Games—and the third time it has hosted major controversy.

The choice of the Olympics as a target follows the logic of terrorism itself.

But a green sports movement is pushing for change, eager to see if Paris will be different.

Paris is cheap and Berlin has no strategy. For serious leadership, look to Warsaw.

As the Games get underway, President Emmanuel Macron and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo are vying for first place on the political podium.

This week’s elections show the country is doing more than simply replaying battles from its past.

The Rassemblement National found first-round success, but what is its economic platform?

FP’s essential stories on the French election.

As more countries prepare to go to the polls, Julian Assange is freed and Vladimir Putin cozies up to Kim Jong Un.