France

Paul Wells: Macron is closing the school known for churning out presidents, prime ministers and top public servants. What’s behind this assault on what made him?

In a wide-ranging Q&A, the French singer, model and former first lady of France discusses her activism and the complexities of being a political wife

In Koblenz, Germany, the leaders of Europe’s nationalist movement unite for an awkward political spectacle

Will far-right populism become a mainstream view in European politics? France’s upcoming election will offer a first test.

Inside the growing refugee camp, the referendum and anti-immigration sentiment in the U.K. is no deterrent at all

New reforms to the French language say its speakers should end use of the circumflex in some words. Purists aren’t happy.

Canada could help in Africa if the new Trudeau government is looking for a way to shift military air resources now in Iraq

Islamic State is doomed. But its military collapse could mark the beginning of something even worse.

While Canada’s allies renew their war on terror against Islamic State, the Liberals stick to a promise to withdraw our jets

Parisians are clinging to the ideals of fraternité and liberté. Still, on the streets, there are fears of dangerous divisions and more trouble to come.

Nicolas Chapuis in conversation with Paul Wells on Canada’s refugee strategy, its withdrawal of CF-18 fighters, and Operation Barkhane

The death toll in the wake the Paris terror attacks was horrific—and historic.