France

Made in Europe: Semantics Divide Berlin and Paris 

Chancellor Merz is currently parsing prepositions to deflect French calls for common debt at a time the European economy is losing its footing.

French AI Surveillance: Composing for Algorithms or Audiences?

Musicians begin adjusting melodies and samples to satisfy code rather than listeners with French AI rules in effect.

Zoom Out: France Switches to Sovereign Video Call App

France is making a homegrown platform to secure its digital future. The real test: will civil servants fully adopt it?

French Privacy Over Politics: Clooneys Choose Provence

As France's Journal Officiel confirmed George and Amal Clooney's naturalisation on 27 December 2025, the announcement brought attention to a legal framework that protects privacy in ways most countries do not.

Europe’s Largest Warship: Securing Defence Autonomy in Air-Sea Battle

France secures maritime sovereignty in the Gulf by announcing its next-generation aircraft carrier in Abu Dhabi, anchoring European trade and energy security.

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Super Intelligence: The Datacentre Is the New Science Lab

As Europe funds brilliant laboratories, are datacentre owners harvesting the discoveries?

Strasbourg Naked Golden Trump Trolls the Monument Tradition

A naked golden Trump in Strasbourg shows how statues, once made to flatter rulers, now serve to roast them.

Hanning Affair Hurts German Intel Cred

Germany's ex-spymaster undermined allied confidence and gave Moscow-friendly politicians a talking point.

Rubio Cherry-Picks Ancient Greece to Sell Modern Nationalism

Rubio urged the West to copy ancient Greek loyalty, yet ancient Athens thrived on argument, dissent and noisy assemblies.

Young Voters Could Decide France’s Next President

Hate-speech allegations bruise Bardella and energise Mélenchon, but household finances and young-voter turnout will determine who wins France's presidency.