Former president plans revised EU treaty that could persuade Britain to remain in bloc
With an eye on the presidency, he makes a blatant pitch for the anti-immigrant vote
The burkini bans have exposed historic tensions that are dividing Muslims and threatening French unity
The former UK prime minister has repeated many Iraq war mistakes, writes Sebastian Payne
Unpopular Socialist president seeks to reassert authority
Investigation has tainted ex-leader’s attempt to win back presidency
The Mediterranean remains the world’s deadliest maritime area for refugees, writes Tony Barber
Voters’ impatience with insiders poses problems for the mainstream
UK border checks in France are unsatisfactory, but so are the alternatives, writes Gideon Rachman
Republicans party frontrunner bets on inclusive platform in contrast to Sarkozy
Readers have their say on Adam Thomson’s assessment of the Gallic elite’s attire
The EU’s multiple crises will not yield to invocations of its glorious past, writes Josef Joffe
Polls suggest former leader closing in on Juppé for centre-right nomination
A surfeit of presidential candidates could spark a repeat of an earlier election, writes Tony Barber
Former economy minister says Hollande has betrayed ‘ideals of the left’
Mr Sarkozy will be seeking party nomination in a contest likely to produce the next French head of state
Centre-right leader has adapted to mood of anxiety after terrorist attacks
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