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How Jean-Marie Le Pen permanently reestablished the far right in France

Le Pen’s political trajectory reveals his distinctive positioning at the intersection of conservatism and far-right extremism, balancing traditional political engagement with a disruptive, populist stance.

The Conversation · Jan 9, 2025

Hundreds of General de Gaulle's belongings under hammer at Paris auction

An exceptional auction is taking place on Monday in Paris at the Artcurial auction house, featuring writings and personal memorabilia of General de Gaulle. With over 370 lots on offer, the sale will primarily showcase manuscripts, making it a must-see event for history enthusiasts.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 16, 2024

On the trail of France’s first female World War II correspondent

When General de Gaulle arrived in Paris on 25 August, 1944 to mark the French capital’s liberation from Nazi occupation, his official reporter was by his side to document the historic moment. That reporter was France's first female WWII correspondent, but her name was lost to history – until a…

Radio France Internationale · Dec 14, 2024

In France, the president has too much power – Macron’s hubris shows why we need a new system

We’re vulnerable to presidential whims – and that’s opened the door to the far right. We urgently need to build a Sixth Republic, says French Green party co-chair Charlotte Minvielle

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2024

State craft: how De Gaulle shaped France’s inclusive Olympic sport infrastructure

Stung by failure in 1964, the General created a unique sporting architecture that has always prioritised participation

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2024

Paris ’44: The Shame and the Glory by Patrick Bishop review – a gripping account of the City of Light’s liberation

This enthralling, cinematic study of the occupation and recapture of the French capital reads like an epic thriller

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2024

Macron marks 84 years since de Gaulle's call to resist Nazi occupation

French President Emmanuel Macron is on the Ile-de-Sein in western Brittany to commemorate the historic 18 June 1940 radio broadcast from London by General Charles de Gaulle, who made the "call to resistance and refusal of the spirit of defeat".

Radio France Internationale · Jun 18, 2024

France at a crossroads: Is the far right on the verge of power?

Charles de Gaulle famously complained that governing a country with 246 kinds of cheese was all but impossible. Less known is what De Gaulle said just before that: "Only peril can bring the French together". President Emmanuel Macron had peril on his mind when he stunned his compatriots by calling…

France 24 · Jun 14, 2024

From power play to gamble, the history of snap elections in France

It's been almost 30 years since a French president dissolved parliament and called snap elections, as Emmanuel Macron did on Sunday. When France votes for a new legislature at the end of the month, it will be only the sixth time the country has done so in its post-war history.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 14, 2024

Les Républicains leader vows to stay on despite revolt over Le Pen alliance plans

Éric Ciotti was thought to have locked party’s headquarters, where colleagues were to meet in bid to oust him

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2024