Opinion

My EU citizen's rights were taken without me having a say

Alice Bouilliez, 61, a retired British civil servant from Gers, is the main claimant in a legal case being referred to the European Court of Justice for a decision over whether Britons should keep their EU citizenship. Here she explains further her motivations.

Social media polices the police in France - as it should

'Terrifying deaths at the hands of the forces of law and order have happened in isolated cells, but also in full public view', writes Nabila Ramdani

Simon Heffer: Macron faces a double fight in 2021

President Macron has to not only beat Covid but come up with a re-election plan as well says Simon Heffer

British Ambassador to France: Happy and healthy New Year

Every month the British Ambassador to France, Ed Llewellyn, shares an insight into his role. Here, read his column for January 2021

Simon Heffer: Defence of laïcité is cultural not political

It is a delicate balance for President Macron, says The Connexion and Telegraph columnist Simon Heffer

Why the French ban on photos of police is a dangerous idea

In her monthly column in The Connexion, award-winning journalist Nabila Ramdani shares her views on controversial global security bill

French shop owners - what price decent online service?

Samantha David argues that if small shop owners made just a tiny fraction of the online customer service effort of a certain global internet market place, they would have happier clients - and make much more money

British Ambassador to France: Looking ahead to 2021

Every month the British Ambassador to France, Ed Llewellyn, shares an insight into his role. Here, read his column for December

Why it's not very Christmassy in Poitiers this year

There will not be a traditional Christmas tree in the town’s main square in 2020, writes Mick Sheahan, who blogs regularly about life in Poitiers

Armistice Day: Why we remember, 102 years on

Director of the Allied Forces Heritage Group Ian Reed, known for his work commemorating UK/France wartime cooperation, explains the history and symbols of Remembrance Day and why it is still important today

Circuses ‘are reluctant to give up their animals’

Europe’s first elephant sanctuary near Limoges is ready to home former circus elephants, but know it will take time

Simon Heffer: What is the way forward for secular France?

Better ways need to be found to fight religious radicalisation, says The Connexion and Telegraph columnist Simon Heffer

Nabila Ramdani: Separatism talk only fuels fires of division

In her monthly column in The Connexion, award-winning journalist Nabila Ramdani shares her views on Emmanuel Macron’s speech on Islamist ‘separatism’

Covid travel: 'I'm not tempted by Ryanair's fabulous offers'

Airlines poor refund policies have "destroyed trust" and "made people wary of parting with money in return for travel which could be cancelled at any moment"

British Ambassador: We're working on Christmas travel plans

Every month the British Ambassador to France, Ed Llewellyn, shares an insight into his role. Here, read his column for November.

Simon Heffer: Could French President Macron be derailed?

In Simon Heffer's monthly column, he talks of the downfall of the Macron regime, and what, in his opinion, has got the President to this point of possible derailment.

Nabila Ramdani: Why hate sells so well in our modern world

In her monthly column in The Connexion, award-winning journalist Nabila Ramdani shares her views on why hate sells well in our modern world, and how we are all poorer for it.

Coronavirus recovery: Will France’s 150 airports survive?

Experts believe it will take until at least 2024 for air travel to return to pre-pandemic levels as tourists stay at home and business trips are replaced by conference video calls. But how will the government do it?

Brexit to force second homeowners to choose: UK or France?

Half-and-halfers will have to make a Brexit choice, says Connexion Journalist Samantha David.

Simon Heffer: how Macron is going to lead France post-Covid

Macron will need nerves of steel to get us out of this Covid predicament, says Connexion and Telegraph columnist Simon Heffer.

Nabila Ramdani: masks have dramatically changed daily life

Mask rules have changed daily life in extraordinary ways, says Connexion columnist and award-winning French-Algerian journalist Nabila Ramdani.

Simon Heffer: UK-France quarantine rule is profoundly stupid

If this new regulation (which ought to be contested urgently in the courts) were so essential, why impose the 4am Saturday deadline? Why wasn’t it imposed with immediate effect?