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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 Young Voters Turned Off By Key Election

June 28, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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 

May 21, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

In Spite Of France, Chad Still Deserves Democratic Governance

May 19, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

May 7, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

April 6, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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 

March 18, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

March 2, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

February 12, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

December 3, 2020 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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 

November 28, 2020 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

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