Emmanuel Macron

Giuliano da Empoli: ‘I’m the scribe of a dying civilisation’

The Wizard of the Kremlin author on tech conquistadors, threats to democracy, and his friendship with Emmanuel Macron

‘Perpetual political crisis’ renews calls for Sixth Republic

As the president names his eighth PM since 2017, the case is being made for a new constitution

France’s political future could be won or lost by bots and memes

The country’s PM has lost a confidence vote, toppling his government – but what comes next may be shaped online

Starmer’s diplomacy earns global respect, but not at home

While foreign leaders warm to a steady, pragmatic prime minister, voters at home are waiting to be impressed

Macron wants to bring back French exchanges. Mine was wild

Aged 13, we were unleashed to do as we pleased in the countryside. This may be a bit too ooh la la for some

How ‘le slap’ sent France into a tailspin

That surprise swipe by his wife left France’s president looking ridiculous to his people