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Opinion

Pension protests in France

Do you agree? Protests and polls undermine real democracy in France

There are two parallel democracies in France - the ballot box vote and the protest in the street, says journalist Nick Inman

‘Bringing back monarchy to France may not be a ridiculous idea’

Louis XV and Charles X

A monarch and a President may bring balance - but which aristocrat would sit on the French throne? Journalist Simon Heffer explores

‘Hoisting EU flag as a compulsory sign of peace looks ridiculous’

EU and French flags

With war raging in Ukraine, journalist Nabila Ramdani thinks Macron’s new flag policy is personal and trivial

‘Subsidised French cinema keeps art form alive despite Hollywood’

Cinema in Paris

Film as art is protected and championed in French culture - long may it continue says columnist Richard Ogier

Far-right terrorism ‘is a real threat’ in France

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A recent march by far-right activists in Paris caused controversy, but political scientist Stéphane François says it is the less visible extremists we should be worrying about

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Stop picking on older drivers in France

A Connexion reader believes older drivers are not the biggest risk on the roads of France

How to access the British gov.uk website as a French resident

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A British Connexion reader shares how he was able to create a Government Gateway account

‘Enormous impact’: Readers on how EU rule has hit their France visits

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Connexion readers detail how the 90/180-day rule has slashed their holiday time and pushed them to sell their French homes

‘The main reason to live in France’: Your views on French secularism

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Most readers agree with the principle - although with caveats

Readers' feedback on French publisher altering classic books

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Two Connexion readers agree that books are a snapshot of the time and should not be altered for a modern audience

Connexion reader gives his views on the Paris e-scooter ban

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Self-confessed ‘lifelong motorcyclist’ Chris Levings is in total agreement with the ban

Connexion reader overcharged by TLS Contact for French visa

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Here they share their experience of getting a refund

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