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France’s divided centre-right must delight Marine Le Pen
The leaders of the Républicains avoid Le Pen’s coarse language, but many offer similar immigration policies
Is Nicolas Sarkozy headed back to the Elysée – or to jail?
Destiny is calling Nicolas Sarkozy. But it’s not clear whether he’s heading back to the Elysée – or to jail
France's political system is crumbling. What's coming next looks scary
The desperate state of its politics seems to signal the end of the Republic
Watch out France: Nicolas Sarkozy is back, and he wants revenge
The defeated president is ready to retake his party – and wreak his revenge on François Hollande