The Observer

Americanization Is Back (Did It Ever Go Away?)

The opening of Disneyland Paris, 30 years ago, has awakened the specter of Americanization in France., and the fear of “coca-colonization” continues to haunt […]

By Anthony Bulger
| 22 June 2022

The Observer

On Lapalissades, Malapropisms, and Mondegreens

Poutine like the Russian president or like the Quebecois dish? Getting the wrong end of the semantic stick is all too easy, writes our […]

By Anthony Bulger
| 8 June 2022

From the Newsdesk

The Importance of Parliamentary Elections in France

France is once again in the midst of a major election cycle, les élections législatives, often referred to as “the third round” of the […]

By Anthony Bulger
| 7 June 2022

The Observer

The Staff of Life Can Be the Stuff of Rebellion

In France, bread is more than a mere consumer product – as shown by the recent crisis sparked by supermarket baguettes sold at just […]

By Anthony Bulger
| 20 April 2022

The Observer

When Political Language Is Weaponized

Our columnist observes that political rhetoric in France has coarsened over the past two decades. A trend that one parliamentary veteran describes as the […]

By Anthony Bulger
| 7 April 2022

RIP

Jean-Pierre Pernaut: A Much-Loved Newscaster Bows Out

French TV star Jean-Pierre Pernaut, who anchored le Journal de 13 heures on the TF1 channel for 32 years, passed away this Wednesday at […]

By Anthony Bulger
| 2 March 2022

The Observer

The Retreat from Globalization Is in Full Flight

It is said that a true American is someone who wears an Italian suit, drives a Japanese car, eats Thai curries, and uses a […]

By Anthony Bulger
| 16 February 2022

From the Newsdesk

Amid Uncertainty, Dozens of Candidates Are Vying to Be France’s President

France will hold a much-anticipated presidential election in April this year. As the campaign gathers speed and the candidates set out their stalls, the […]