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Legacy of conscription shapes France's new version of military service

France, Dec. 14 -- Faced with an increasingly threatening Russia, the continuing risk of terrorism and a United States administration that wants to pull back military support from Europe, France is lo... Read More


Balancing security powers with civil liberties after Paris attacks

France, Dec. 1 -- On the night of 13 November 2015, then president Francois Hollande declared a nationwide state of emergency, granting French police and intelligence services extraordinary authority ... Read More


In the supermarket age, outdoor markets remain at the heart of French life

France, Nov. 16 -- Unlike most outdoor markets in France, which are held once or twice a week, the Marche d'Aligre in the west of Paris takes place every day. Inside the central market hall - one of ... Read More


Amid political uncertainty, French households are saving at near-record levels

France, Oct. 17 -- French households are saving at near-record levels, putting aside nearly 19 percent of their income since the start of the year. While the country has historically had a high saving... Read More


Lecornu ends perks for former PMs, while balancing demands from left and right

France, Sept. 18 -- France's new prime minister, Sebastien Lecornu, has announced that former prime ministers will no longer receive lifetime perks, following his decision to scrap a proposal to cut t... Read More