British Ambassador to France: Thank you as I move onEvery month the British Ambassador to France, Ed Llewellyn, shares an insight into his role. Here, he looks back over the last five years as he says farewell
'Listen to the victims who dare to report domestic violence'In her monthly Connexion column, award-winning journalist Nabila Ramdani talks about chronic domestic abuse in France
Why are there so few lawyers in France compared to US?An American lawyer practising in France since 1973 looks at the differences in the legal profession between France, the US and the UK; especially the small number of French avocats compared to comparable lawyers in the US
'Accents are all part of our charm – and English accents please us'Should we try to lose our English accent when we speak French? Lexicographer Jean Pruvost, says no, as it only adds to our charm
British Ambassador to France: If you have not applied, apply now! Every month the British Ambassador to France, Ed Llewellyn, shares an insight into his role. Here, read his column for July 2021
British Ambassador to France: June 30 deadline for WA cards is loomingEvery month the British Ambassador to France, Ed Llewellyn, shares an insight into his role. Here, read his column for June 2021
It is vital to identify the origin of Covid-19, says geneticistWithout identifying the origins of Covid-19, says geneticist Virginie Courtier in an open letter addressed to the World Health Organisation, we risk more pandemics
How significant is abolition of ENA, France's elite finishing school?The much criticised finishing school of France's elite ‘Ecole Nationale d’Administration’ is to be abolished, but critics fear its replacement will be no better
Simon Heffer: Le Pen’s Elysée ambition as Macron unfavoured in polls 'According to the well-known French think tank the Jean Jaurès Foundation, the chances of Mrs Le Pen being in the Elysée in May 2022 are ‘not negligible’'
France retracts mandatory motorbike 'contrôle technique' plansAfter intense lobbying, plans to introduce a contrôle technique (CT) for French motorbikes have been dropped
'I am an ecologist and believe in the power of nuclear'Climate expert Jean-Marc Jancovici explains why he thinks France should keep nuclear power at the top of its energy agenda
British Ambassador to France: Remembering Prince Philip and May eventsDid you know the Duke of Edinburgh went to a school in Paris? Plus two months left to apply for residency and more
Cannabis should be legal but controlled in France, says MPA year-long parliamentary commission has been looking into cannabis usage. Creuse MP Jean-Baptiste Moreau says bans do not work and legalisation has to be the way forward
Spike in France gang violence is 'chilling consequence' of lockdownsIn her monthly Connexion column, award-winning journalist Nabila Ramdani talks about how a rise in gang violence and the Covid-19 lockdowns in France can be linked
British Ambassador to France: Time to apply for French residency Every month the British Ambassador to France, Ed Llewellyn, shares an insight into his role. Here, read his column for April 2021
Simon Heffer: Macron's election fight may be a close one'The Macron team know they ought to win the election next May, but [...] know they have done pitifully little to merit such a triumph'
Why a vet on French Covid-19 panel makes senseVets are used to treating epidemics and coronaviruses are well known to them, former veterinarian MP Loïc Dombreval tells Connexion
French citizens’ convention ‘direct democracy’ does not workStrong leadership is required to revitalise policies in France and not ‘gimmicks’, as French Citizens’ Climate Convention vote on government proposals
British Ambassador to France: Early signs of brighter days Every month the British Ambassador to France, Ed Llewellyn, shares an insight into his role. Here, read his column for March 2021
Michelin nod for French vegan restaurant is ‘call for peace'Awarding the first star to vegan restaurant ONA in Arès is a truce call for uncivil war between vegans and meat eaters, writes Nabila Ramdani
Simon Heffer: Macron has to give Muslims a better futureAn apology from Macron on French behaviour in Algeria makes no sense, says The Connexion and Telegraph columnist Simon Heffer
British Ambassador to France: Covid and climate high hopesEvery month the British Ambassador to France, Ed Llewellyn, shares an insight into his role. Here, read his column for February 2021
