The G7 adopted a Ukraine-friendly declaration in Évian, though the real test will be whether its commitments are ultimately delivered upon.

Public opinion in France regarding support for Ukraine has changed significantly since 2022. In particular, only 47% of respondents approve of European countries supplying weapons to Kyiv.

Paris believes that a US withdrawal from Europe is no longer a distant prospect and would not mind taking over its role. But does it have the capacity to do so?

What changes in electoral sentiment in France have been revealed by the local elections? And what does this mean for the upcoming presidential elections?

France's far left is not the favourite for the Élysée in 2027. But it can shape parliamentary majorities and coalition red lines.

Is it possible to stop the far right’s victorious march toward the presidency? And which French politicians are capable of doing so?

A former head of state has received a real prison term for the first time in France’s history. The stereotype that the country’s leading politicians remain untouchable has been shattered.