What are the various realities of life in the suburbs? How can we improve the lives of the communities that live there?

Emmanuel Macron has commemorated the Algerian War throughout his mandate. He launched several initiatives in this sense

French healthcare has seen its ups and downs in the last few years. Yet, the presidential campaigns have yet to make it a priority. 

This French Brief is dedicated to France's housing crisis, which has been aggravated since the pandemic and the new ecological challenges it brought.

On November 13, 2015 a series of attacks set in motion a profound transformation in mindset and policy measures that changed how France approaches security and counterterrorism.

A brief history of the French political spectrum, and why the Left is on shaky ground today, by historian Phillip Nord.

Since an important reform implemented by former president François Hollande in 2015, French Regions are slowly but radically transforming the country. 

Our 2021 Barometer of Religion in the Workplace shows empirical evidence that the state of religion in France is not what it may seem at first glance.

France must undertake structural changes in higher education and research around a clear strategic line, solid governance and collective commitment from all academics, institutions and governmental stakeholders.

Women have been disproportionally impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, which has set back worldwide progress towards gender equality. France is no exception.

The sanitary crisis revealed the weaknesses and tensions of France's healthcare system. In order to be more resilient it needs structural changes. 

After months of heated debate, the law bolstering the respect of republican principles wanted by President Macron finally shows its depth. How can we analyze it ?  

The psychological impacts of the pandemic will undoubtedly be one of the major challenges of the coming years.

The effect of Covid-19 on France’s pension system has been complex and profound. Could it be the opportunity to reinvent retirement?

In a country where wounds from extremist attacks are still open, important questions need to be raised about Islamism, the individuals it affects and society's response to it. 

Understanding the diversity of France’s poor districts and investing in people at least as much as in buildings is a fundamental to tackling poverty in France. 

The French government has made the environmental transition a key element of its recovery plan, following the lead of the European Commission and of Germany.

Second article of our new series The French Brief, offering analysis on all things French.

First article of our new series The French Brief, offering analysis on all things French.