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The battle for Le Monde

Tim King — 26th July 2010 — Issue 173 Free entry

The battle for ownership of France’s state-subsidised paper of record has dealt a blow to Sarkozy. Could this be a turning point for French politics?

France profonde

Tim King — 31st August 2008 — Issue 149 Free entry

The summer brings travelling family circuses—like Le Cirque de Provence, which has been performing here for 26 years. Plus, film subsidies and Fadéla Amara’s plan for the banlieues

Subject: Europe

France profonde

Tim King — 22nd December 2007 — Issue 141 Free entry

Michel Onfray is a typically French philosopher: rebellious yet conventional, political but not parti pris, half shaman, half fool. He also promotes lesser known vegetables

Subject: Europe

Sarkozy’s 100 days

Tim King — 30th September 2007 — Issue 138

France’s new president has been as hyperactive in office as he was on the campaign trail. But real reform has yet to come

Subject: Europe

France profonde

Tim King — 28th July 2007 — Issue 136 Free entry

Village festivals are increasingly important in rural France. They bring tourists and money, but they also restore pride to small towns which have lost so much else

Subject: Europe, Lifestyle

France profonde

Tim King — 30th June 2007 — Issue 135 Free entry

Unlike his predecessors, Nicolas Sarkozy takes a practical approach to politics. Unfortunately, this seems to mean mythifying the French nation and rewriting history

Subject: Europe

Now for round two

Tim King — 26th May 2007 — Issue 134 Free entry

The first round of the French presidential election threw up a few surprises. But now it’s a straight fight—and Sarkozy has the upper hand

Subject: Europe

France profonde

Tim King — 26th May 2007 — Issue 134 Free entry

By the time you read this, the first round of the French presidential election will have taken place. What has the three-month campaign told us about modern France?

Subject: Europe

The Front National is an established part of French life with a solid support base. But talking to its leader Jean-Marie Le Pen, and his daughter Marine, it is clear why the party will not easily become part of the mainstream right

Subject: Europe, History & heritage

France profonde

Tim King — 25th February 2007 — Issue 131 Free entry

Most French people believe their government is corrupt. This may not stop corrupt politicians gaining office, but it turns many off voting and benefits Le Pen

Subject: Europe, Law & government