A Tale of Two Countries
France and Germany have taken very different approaches to counter-terrorism.
Close-Up: Emmanuel Macron
Come spring, who will become France’s next president? The non-conformist former minister of the economy has more than an outside chance.
No (Hidden) Agenda
The future of Syria remains of vital importance to France, but there is little Paris can do.
“France Has Become Too Small”
The EU’s biggest problem is the disappearance of an equal partner for Germany.
Sending in the Tornadoes
Why Germany is engaging in France’s war against the so-called Islamic State.
Absent Friend
France’s President François Hollande is being criticized for not shielding the French from Germany’s “irresponsible” refugee policy. In fact, France does little to alleviate the crisis.
Words Don’t Come Easy: “France souveraine”
As the European Union shows signs of fraying at the edges, some in France are questioning its core.