In a new study, France’s Observatory of Immigration and Demography (OID) think tank highlights the remarkable social and economic integration of immigrants from Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
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A British author has invoked the spirits of Churchill and De Gaulle to describe Europe’s “moment” amid America’s disengagement. While historical analogies have their limits, both leaders above all embody a spirit of resistance forged in one of history’s darkest hours.
Will Trump be the American Gorbachev? It’s now or never for Europe to catch up with the United States’ economy, if the European Central Bank is willing to show the way, says economist Nicolas Goetzmann.
Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s flurry of tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese products, Europe is expecting similar announcements. France, whose wines and spirits are a traditional target in trade conflicts with the EU, is particularly at risk. Its cognac is already being targeted by China.
Known in France and on social networks under several false identities, the daughter of a Russian millionaire was born in 2003 from an extramarital relationship with the Russian president, who never recognized her.
With Trump’s White House warming to Putin on international matters, Europe must rethink its military independence — and that may mean closing the many U.S. bases on its soil before they become threats rather than safeguards.
From restoring the fire-ravaged Notre-Dame Cathedral to the Olympic Games, from industrial chimneys to nuclear power plants, rope access technicians are in demand everywhere. Meet the professionals in the thick of it.
Ukraine is at the heart of two key meetings: one in Jeddah between top Ukrainian and American diplomats, another in Paris gathering the chiefs of staff of European armies. Both share a common stake — the fate of Ukraine and, by extension, the future of European security in the era of Donald Trump.
Ukraine needs satellite internet defense capabilities like that provided by Starlink. But do they really want to be dependent on Elon Musk? The good news is that Europe is not completely empty-handed. But time is of the essence.
Unthinkable just a few months ago, the return of Russian gas to supply European countries is now being advocated by some on the continent. But the move faces both political and technical barriers, and its medium-term benefits are not clear.
The French president defended Ukraine and called for an unprecedented effort to strengthen Europe’s defense in a speech aimed at rallying the French people. Yet he refrained from criticizing Donald Trump.
A number of international humanitarian organizations, local associations, and organizations operate within the al-Hol refugee camp in northern Syria. Most of these organizations are primarily funded by the U.S., meaning that three sectors and several community segments are directly affected by the U.S. State Department’s decision to halt foreign aid.
French business analysts note that for companies, like nations, the current context is decidedly VUCA: volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous, to use a U.S. military strategy acronym. To succeed in Trump’s cut-throat commercial world, companies will need to acquire skills more common in matters of war and peace, than in traditional business operations..
Gathered in London alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, top European leaders set forth the goal to keep the U.S. engaged, even if it means swallowing their pride in the face of the disgraceful behavior of America’s top leaders.
It’s as if, before our very eyes, the president of the United States were reading a script written by the Kremlin. French political analyst Dominique Moïsi, says the reversal on Ukraine is an ally’s betrayal of historical proportions.
French President Emmanuel Macron spoke of a “turning point” after his discussions with his U.S. counterpart at the White House on Monday. But Donald Trump did not confirm. The United States remains ambiguous, especially as, at the United Nations, it voted with Russia and against the European Union and Ukraine — an unprecedented move.
French President Emanuel Macron is on a whirlwind visit to Washington in a bid to avoid a U.S.-Russia deal at the expense of Ukraine and European security. It’s as much a transatlantic mission of psychology as politics, but Macron believes he can persuade the U.S. president.
It’s a miraculous story: 35 years ago, Yves Saint Laurent dressed a statue of Mary nestled in a small chapel between Neuilly and Paris. An unlikely stunning outfit of the 1980s, the haute couture icon was forgotten until the Metropolitan Museum of Art rediscovered it.
For centuries, sensory isolation has been used as a tool to achieve deep meditative states. With noise and light pollution growing around us, seeking profound silence and darkness may be the ultimate balm for modern times.
This week, U.S. President Donald Trump doubled down on his accusations against Ukraine. It looks as though Kyiv may have to rely solely on European military aid. But France’s president, along with the British prime minister, have made urgent plans to visit Trump.
One month after his return to the White House, Donald Trump’s second term is proving far more ideological, imperial and aggressive than the first, awakening memories of the 1950s communist witch hunt at home and shaking relations with European allies abroad.
Europe’s back is against the wall — Putin’s wall. The meeting in Paris of European leaders who are ready to defend Ukraine in the face of U.S. withdrawal was an opportunity for Europe to rebuild itself to preserve its interests and its honor.
in 2017, Jean-Jacques Hublin discovered Homo sapiens fossils that pushed back our species’ origins by 100,000 years. Now, in a new book, The Tyranny of the Brain, the French paleoanthropologist traces the evolution of our brains since the emergence of Homo sapiens 300,000 years ago.
French author and philosopher Gaspard Koenig recently updated his Word software only to discover that the Copilot generative AI chatbot wants to do his writing for him. A real “existential threat…”?
For years, “Caesar,” who leaked photos providing evidence of the torture and killing of civilians by President Bashar al-Assad’s government, seemed like a legend or a symbol who transcended reality for Syrians. Now Assad is gone, and we know who Caesar is. So why are some now accusing Caesar of being responsible for starving Syrians and worsening their economic crisis?
The United States did not sign the Paris AI Summit Declaration, with Vice President JD Vance taking a stand against what he called the EU’s “excessive regulation.” It’s yet another sign of the Trump administration’s rejection of multilateralism — Washington now seems to believe in the survival of the fittest.
From the bustling streets of Cairo to the soulful melodies of Beirut, Arab cinema is masterfully capturing the heart of a region rich in culture, resilience and untold stories.
Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s flurry of tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese products, Europe is expecting similar announcements. France, whose wines and spirits are a traditional target in trade conflicts with the EU, is particularly at risk. Its cognac is already being targeted by China.
Luxembourg is Europe’s luxury car capital, boasting one high-end ride for every 13 residents. Luxembourgers’ love for high-powered engines remains strong, even as the crackdown on carbon emissions intensifies. Take a ride through roads where roaring engines still rule.
Europeans can never win if they face the relentless force of Donald Trump alone. With his sights fixed on Denmark, which controls Greenland, and the looming threat of tariffs, Trump is putting the rest of Europe to the test.
The photos of athletes swimming in the Seine during the Paris 2024 Olympics seem to have convinced some that the river could become a swimming pool for Parisians. But as the Mayor of Paris’ office considers protecting the “rights of the Seine,” French chemist and academic Bernard Meunier argues that the Seine is above all a navigable waterway.
Rwanda is under scrutiny for the advance of M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the capture of the regional capital, Goma. However, the international community remains powerless to halt the escalation of conflict in this mineral-rich region.
The precious metal is the asset of choice for cushioning market shocks and navigating uncertain geopolitical times. But that’s not the only reason analysts are forecasting an ounce at $3,000 within the next year or two.
None of the major heads of state on the Asian continent has a direct link with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who regularly calls on America’s Far Eastern allies to “pay more” for their defense. Philippe Le Corre, professor of geopolitics, explains that military risk is a major concern in a region with many hotbeds of tension.
A new French research laboratory was recently opened on the University of Rennes campus. The experimental facility, equipped with boreholes that reach 300 feet deep, focuses on studying soils and the microbiology of the underground.
Fresh rose, citrus wood… Some companies have started diffusing tailored-made scents in their office premises to improve their employees’ well-being. But it’s not an easy task to please everyone — and to avoid making some feel nauseous.
The crisis with Algeria, the forced departure of French troops from Africa, the weakening of Europe against the Trump-Musk juggernaut… and finally, the political crisis at home. France is on the defensive in a shifting world — and that’s bad for both France and the world.
Europeans expected to deal with the return of Donald Trump, but now face both Trump and Elon Musk, who continue to make provocative statements. Yet the EU is divided, with Italy’s Giorgia Meloni going her own way and positioning herself as Trump’s main interlocutor in Europe.
Lebanon’s parliament elected army chief Joseph Aoun as president on Thursday, following extensive behind-the-scenes negotiations. This marks a beginning, not an end, for a nation left drained by Hezbollah’s war with Israel amid a region in turmoil.
The emerging geopolitical paradigm is one of a kind of “armed peace” led by states equipped with nuclear weapons as the ultimate guarantee of security. The battlefield now spans the range of hybrid threats and technological breakthroughs, introducing the potential for “strategic surprises.”