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Votes for foreigners: why is topic so controversial in France?
Two academics talk to The Connexion about the issues at stake and what is done in neighbouring countries
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The electorate is to blame for France's political mess
Connexion reader argues that criticism of President Macron is unfair
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Creativity is the key to fixing France's education system
Classes are too often characterised by rote learning and rigidity, says Céline Haller - named one of the world's best teachers
Hey, Orange, cut the trees
In Germany, Holland or UK, telephone engineers routinely trim interfering tree branches, as do EDF, at no cost to the consumer.
In France each neighbour has to trim their own branches before Orange will repair a fallen broadband line. Ours has been down for six months.
Our neighbours are friendly and helpful – but what of a poor resident who cannot afford to hire a cherry picker and contractor? Orange should take responsibility and trim branches in each region throughout the country.
Steve Sanford, Vaucluse
