Expert Comment
Dr Pierre Purseigle comments on the implications of the Marine Le Pen verdict
Following the decision of an appeal court in Paris to shorten Marine Le Pen's sentence for embezzlement conviction, an avenue has opened up for the politician to stand in the 2027 French presidential election.
Migrants "forced onto even riskier paths" by UK/France deal to patrol Channel: Dr Maurice Stierl
The UK and French governments have agreed a deal to tackle the rise in people crossing the Channel. Dr Maurice Stierl, an expert on migrants' and refugees' rights at borders, offers his expert comment.
Valery Giscard d鈥橢staing: Dr David Lees comments on a 'modernising if controversial' President of France
Dr David Lees from the School of Modern Languages and Cultures comments on news reports that former president of France Valery Giscard d鈥橢staing has died.
Expert comment, Macron reshuffle
"Macron鈥檚 reshuffle, ditching a popular PM, is a gamble indicating how weak he is, how high the stakes are." Professor Ben Clift of PAIS comments on the news that the French Prime Minister has resigned, and explores what this means for President Macron's leadership and re-election chances.
The damage has already been done for Fran莽ois Fillon - Dr David Lees comments
Dr David Lees, expert in French politics from the School of Modern Languages and Cultures, discusses Former French Prime Minister Fran莽ois Fillon鈥檚 appearance in court for his role in a "fake jobs" scandal.