French politics

France and Germany: A tandem in trouble

The European Union is fretting over a widening gulf between the two partners that have always acted as its foundations443

Gay marriage in France: Rainbow warriors

France’s parliament votes to legalise gay marriage and adoption49

Daily chart: Socialist values

Several French ministers are uncovered as millionaires34

French politics: The French cabinet's riches

Ministers had to declare the value of all their assets, including property, shares and bank accounts.24

France’s president: I have a confession to make

The authority of François Hollande has been further weakened by a scandal over his former budget minister, Jérôme Cahuzac (pictured right)53

French politics: Abuse of frailty?

Nicolas Sarkozy under investigation37

French politics: Sarkozy under formal investigation

The former French president is to be investigated for “abuse of frailty”79

French politics: The trials of François

To regain popularity France’s president must explain just what he is up to and why120

Shell’s Arctic freeze: Pause or permafrost?

Shell's decision to delay drilling in the Arctic may herald the end of its ambitions in the icy northern waters8

French business: Arnaud Montebourg vs "The Grizz"

A row between the French industry minister and the boss of America's Titan International274

French economic policy: Which way for Mr Hollande?

Elected on the left, France’s president seems to be veering towards the centre101

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French foreign policy: The Bamako effect

Will France’s intervention in Mali make François Hollande popular at home?20

Charlemagne: Europe à l’Hollandaise

François Hollande’s flawed vision for Europe701

Learning for the very young: Little steps

Early-years education can mean better school results later10

France and gay marriage: Pink pride in Paris

Three articles look at some of Europe’s culture wars. First, France’s battle over gay marriage; next, sexism in Germany; lastly, Ireland’s abortion-law debate33

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Charlemagne: Europe’s odd couple

The Franco-German duo have lost their passion and sense of destiny. Yet they remain essential42

Justice in Mexico: Florence goes free

The Supreme Court orders the release of a French woman jailed for belonging to a kidnapping gang55

France’s president: François Hollande’s new war trappings

A new, more decisive French president may have emerged, but many old troubles still lie ahead188

French foreign policy: France goes it alone