Warning that safety of 2015 free speech advocates is at risk from state and individuals actors
France articles on Democracy Chronicles
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.
New Age Repression of World’s Political Cartoonists
Violence in Europe and state repression in South America leave political cartoonists in new dangers
Worrisome North Korea Kidnapping of Paris Student Fails
Failed North Korea kidnapping of dictatorship official’s son in France is warning from regime
Activist Behind Occupy Hong Kong Technology Pushes Connectivity
Micha Benoliel is genius French social entrepreneur behind Occupy Hong Kong technology and more
Vote Means French Far-Right Senate Entry For First Time
European unity dealt blow with election granting French Far-Right Senate seats in historic first
#BringBackOurGirls events planned worldwide, Twitter mobilizes
@BringGirlsBack: 2000+ Twitter followers in a few days, thanks to a large extent to a big boost from Lauren Laverne, a UK media celebrity. Today, we are organising events in 6 countries (Nigeria, UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, France)
Corruption and Inefficiency in French
Broader woes of EU integration complicate corruption and inefficiency in French government
On 1-29-1737 Celebrating Thomas Paine’s Birthday
Celebrating Thomas Paine’s birthday is important to remember the man who was a central character in the British, American and French democracy movements
Launch of Europe’s First TV Channel for Romani People
New France-based media outlet is first European TV channel for Romani people who have traditionally struggled to be heard in major media and are in need of strong advocate
Protest Against French Romani Deportation
Thousands march against new French Romani deportation against female student in continued controversy and hardship for neglected Romani people of Europe