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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for better democracy in France.​ France is a functioning democracy where the President and members of the 577-seat National Assembly are elected to five-year terms. Also check out our section on World Democracy and our Europe articles.

France’s Weapons Industry Is Growing Rich Off Dictatorships

by DC Editors - November 8, 2022

France’s Weapons Industry Is Growing Rich Off Dictatorships

France’s arms industry has long armed authoritarian regimes like in Egypt and Saudi Arabia and is now setting sights on Europe due to the war in Ukraine.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Europe, France

On the G7 plate at this time

by DC Editors - June 30, 2022

On the G7 plate at this time

The leaders meeting in Germany’s Bavaria state are searching for ways to support Ukraine in defending itself against Russia.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Canada, England, Europe, France, Germany, Italy, Japan

French election: World leaders congratulate Macron on victory

by DC Editors - April 26, 2022

French election: World leaders congratulate Macron on victory

Many of the congratulatory comments given to President Macron following his re-election Sunday focused on European stability.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, France

A French Citizens’ Initiative Aims To Fix Democracy

by DC Editors - January 27, 2022

A French Citizens’ Initiative Aims To Fix Democracy

The Primaire Populaire is a citizens’ initiative with an ambitious objective: to unite France’s leftist parties behind a single candidate.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, Election Methods, Europe, France

French military convoy blocked by protesters in Burkina Faso

by DC Editors - November 21, 2021

French military convoy blocked by protesters in Burkina Faso

Thousands blocked a French military convoy in Kaya, Burkina Faso, Saturday. This comes amidst rising anger against France in the Sahel.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: France, West Africa

Cornered by African youth, Macron intends to repair FrancAfrique

by DC Editors - October 12, 2021

Cornered by African youth, Macron intends to repair FrancAfrique

Faced with harsh criticism, Macron vowed open examination of colonial past. “We must accept and shoulder this obligation,” he stated.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, France

AUKUS alliance a step on path to rescuing democracy

by DC Editors - September 21, 2021

The trilateral security alliance between Australia, the UK and the US is a test of positive globalism as an international relations paradigm.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Australia, England, Europe, France

Aukus pact delivers France some hard truths

by DC Editors - September 19, 2021

Aukus pact delivers France some hard truths

AUKUS is a new strategic alliance to counter the Chinese threat. France is not happy but will have to learn some hard truths from it.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, France

France’s Young Voters Turned Off By Key Election

by DC Editors - June 28, 2021

France's Young Voters Turned Off By Key Election

Nearly 90% of France’s youngest voters did not turn out to vote in the first round of the regional elections held last Sunday.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, France

French Ex-President Sarkozy Faces Campaign Financing Trial 

by DC Editors - May 21, 2021

French Ex-President Sarkozy Faces Campaign Financing Trial 

Nicolas Sarkozy, former President of France, is back in court for a campaign financing trial after being convicted guilty of corruption.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, France, Worldwide Corruption

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