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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.

Africa’s Francophone Spring?

September 22, 2023 by David Anderson, J.D. 1 Comment

Just like during the 1970s, coups in Africa have become trendy again. And I mean “trendy”: many human actions are more contagious than we give them credit for.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, France, Gabon, Russia

Macron Honors Haitian Revolutionary, But Leaves Much Unsaid

May 2, 2023 by DC Editors 1 Comment

Macron Honors Haitian Revolutionary, But Leaves Much Unsaid

Macron visited the prison where Toussaint Louverture died, praising him as a hero who embodied French Revolution values.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Caribbean, Colonialism, Election History, France, Haiti

France’s Weapons Industry Is Growing Rich Off Dictatorships

November 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

June 30, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

April 26, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

January 27, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

November 21, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

October 12, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

September 21, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

September 19, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

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