In an address to youthful and green-minded voters in southern France on Saturday, French President Emmanuel Macron promised to put the environment at the core of his government if re-elected next weekend. Macron staged a large rally in Marseille, a port city, while his opponent, far-right leader Marine Le Pen, paid a visit to … Read more
The first round of voting in France’s presidential election began on Sunday, with President Emmanuel Macron seeking a second five-year term against a strong challenge from the far right. A total of 48 million people will be able to choose between 12 candidates. In France, elections are conducted using a manual system, in which voters … Read more
Mariem Chourak, 16, is a devout Muslim who sees the hijab as an expression of devotion to the Prophet Muhammad, but a proposal by French senators could soon deprive her of the freedom to wear the hijab in public. According to international news agency Reuters, France’s anti-separatist bill, designed to strengthen secular values, has been … Read more
