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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.

Revitalize political parties to improve democratic resilience

October 1, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

September 6, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

Egypt: 20 Rights NGOs Call On President Macron To Denounce Egypt’s Human Rights Record During The G7 Meeting

August 27, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Egypt: 20 Rights NGOs Call On President Macron To Denounce Egypt's Human Rights Record During The G7 Meeting

It was a striking choice for France to invite Egyptian President Sisi to attend the G7 summit in Biarritz, with theme being “the fight against inequality”.

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

Trump takes topsy-turvy show to international stage

August 27, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Trump takes topsy-turvy show to international stage

President Trump brought his tumultuous style of governing to the world stage over the weekend, offering a steady stream of vacillating statements.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Europe, France

Trump takes time out of G-7 meeting to lash out at media

August 26, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Trump takes time out of G-7 meeting to lash out at media

President Trump repeatedly took aim at media coverage of him during his meeting with the Group of Seven (G-7) countries in France over the weekend

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Asia, China, Europe, France, Journalism and Free Speech

Personality cult: Trump downplays his “I am the chosen one” statement

August 24, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Personality cult: Trump downplays his "I am the chosen one" statement

President Trump on Friday evening said he was joshing when he abruptly looked at the sky and uttered the phrase “I am the chosen one” earlier this week.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Europe, France, Political Comedy

Democracy & authoritarianism in a ‘process of competitive decay’ – outcome uncertain

August 23, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

The impact of Hong Kong protests on China and world is, rattling

Late French political philosopher Pierre Hassner argued that the world was witnessing a process of competitive decay between USA and the Soviet Union.

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

At hinge in history, democracies need renewal to survive

August 21, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

At hinge in history, democracies need renewal to survive

Every generation is tempted to think that its challenges are unique. History teaches otherwise. Democracies can die — of that there should be no doubt.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, France

How to revive and reintegrate Ukraine

August 15, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

How to revive and reintegrate Ukraine

President Macron will seek to persuade Putin next week to resume peace talks with Ukraine after its new president offered an olive branch.

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

Former French President Sarkozy Set for Trial Over 2012 Campaign

May 20, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Former French President Sarkozy Set for Trial Over 2012 Campaign

France’s Constitutional Council cleared the way for former president Nicolas to be tried over alleged illegal financing failed re-election campaign in 2012.

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

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