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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.

In Spite Of France, Chad Still Deserves Democratic Governance

by DC Editors - May 19, 2021

In Spite Of France, Chad Still Deserves Democratic Governance

Chad’s future and stability are threatened more so by the lack of democracy further eroded by the recent coup than by the Islamist insurgency.

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

France’s Double Standard On Democracy In Africa

by DC Editors - May 7, 2021

France’s Double Standard On Democracy In Africa

France has double standard on democracy in Africa. This was showcased when President Macron attended Chad’s former dictator’s burial.

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

A French Energy Giant And Myanmar Democracy Protests

by DC Editors - April 6, 2021

A French Energy Giant And Myanmar Democracy Protests

Against the backdrop of democracy protests, French energy giant Total is under pressure to review its operations in Myanmar.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Burma, Capitalism and Big Business, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships, France, Worldwide Corruption

A Failed Workers’ Democracy: Paris Commune’s 150th Anniversary 

by DC Editors - March 18, 2021

A Failed Workers’ Democracy: The Paris Commune’s 150th Anniversary 

This month marks the 150th anniversary of the Paris Commune, where workers briefly took power and formed the first workers’ government.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Election History, Europe, France, Socialism and Labor

French Citizens’ Convention ‘Direct Democracy’ Designed to Fail

by DC Editors - March 2, 2021

French Citizens’ Convention ‘Direct Democracy’ Designed to Fail

The “gilets jaunes”, like Brexiteers and Trump supporters, are pushing for direct democracy which they argue should be eased by tech.

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

Opinion: France keeps Chad despot Idriss Deby in power

by DC Editors - February 12, 2021

Opinion: France keeps Chad despot Idriss Deby in power

In power since 1990, Chad’s despot, Idriss Deby Itno, has stayed in power through repression and the help of the former colonial master, France.

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

France: Macron to Receive Al-Sisi on Heels of Repression

by DC Editors - December 3, 2020

France: Macron to Receive Al-Sisi on Heels of Repression

France is set to receive President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of Egypt December 7. President Al-Sisi has a track record of undemocratic governance.

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

Macron Calls Images of Police Beating Black Man Shameful for France 

by DC Editors - November 28, 2020

Macron Calls Images of Police Beating Black Man Shameful for France 

French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that images showing Paris police beating up a Black music producer were shameful for France.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, France, Racism and Prejudice

Revitalize political parties to improve democratic resilience

by DC Editors - October 1, 2019

Revitalize political parties to improve democratic resilience

Revitalizing political parties would serve to both improve democratic accountability and democratic resilience, says Wilson Center scholar Patrick Liddiard.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Democracy Charity, Europe, France

France: Immigrant Children Being Denied Protection

by DC Editors - September 6, 2019

France: Immigrant Children Being Denied Protection

Unaccompanied children arriving in France’s Alpine region undergo flawed age assessment procedures that deny many access to needed protection.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, France

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