Immigration is slowly becoming a major issue in the French political debate, but it is at the same time extremely difficult to discuss in a rational manner.
First, no one know how many immigrants live in France. In fact, no one really knows who is or isn’t an immigrant. There are now third generation immigrants who more
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Stories by Jean Granville
France’s Assimilation Failure
Jean Granville wrote on September 21st, 2011 at 2:51 pm
Obama’s Choice: Peace Treaty or Real Peace
Jean Granville wrote on May 20th, 2011 at 2:07 pm
Obama’s reference to “1967 lines” may have caused an uproar, but there’s little sign he’s pushing a new round of talks unless the Palestinians can guarantee Israel’s security. more
Why is France Falling for Strauss-Kahn Conspiracy Talk?
Jean Granville wrote on May 19th, 2011 at 7:36 am
A new poll shows 57% of the French believing Strauss-Kahn’s arrest may be a conspiracy. Many Americans are wondering: have the French lost their minds? more
Socialists Can’t Escape Strauss-Kahn Fallout
Jean Granville wrote on May 16th, 2011 at 12:46 pm
If Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s arrest on sexual assault charges drags on, it will be a daily embarrassment for the Socialists. more
Sex Assault Charge Shocks France’s Socialists
Jean Granville wrote on May 15th, 2011 at 4:21 pm
IMF head Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s arrest for sexual assault pretty much puts an end to his candidacy for 2012 and has thrown the Socialist party into turmoil. more
Mitterrand’s Disastrous Legacy
Jean Granville wrote on May 11th, 2011 at 8:12 am
Thirty years ago this week, François Mitterrand’s victory ushered in a period of Socialist policies which France is still struggling to undo. more
Did Iran Kidnap Dissident in Paris?
Jean Granville wrote on May 4th, 2011 at 2:28 pm
Earlier this week, an Israeli news agency reported that Iranian agents had kidnapped a dissident student from Paris. But there’s been little coverage in the French press. more
France: The New Global Cop?
Jean Granville wrote on April 6th, 2011 at 11:48 pm
The French are now involved in three shooting conflicts: Afghanistan, Libya and the Ivory Coast. Is a more assertive, go-it-alone France emerging? more
Will Libya Boost Sarko?
Jean Granville wrote on March 21st, 2011 at 4:50 pm
Some have suggested that French President Sarkozy hoped the Libyan air strikes would help him politically, If so, is the strategy working? more
Regs: Sometimes There Really is a Slippery Slope
Jean Granville wrote on March 14th, 2011 at 1:11 pm
Mandating carbon monoxide detectors may not mean tyranny, but its important to remember that regulations aren’t always about the public interest. more
Why Are the Feds Peddling Light Bulbs?
Jean Granville wrote on March 11th, 2011 at 1:34 pm
Fans of eco-friendly bulbs are quick to point out their benefits: lower costs and better efficiency. Why then do we need government to help sell them? more
Is Sarko’s Libya Response a Domestic Power Play?
Jean Granville wrote on March 11th, 2011 at 1:17 am
Sarkozy has received praise for recognizing Libya’s opposition. But the move may have been made with domestic political concerns in mind. more
Is Israel’s Peace Treaty with Egypt Finished?
Jean Granville wrote on February 5th, 2011 at 11:14 am
One recurring theme in Egypt’s revolt seems to be a popular rejection of the peace treaty with Israel. But can treaty opponents really undo the deal? more
Sarko Survives the Strikes
Jean Granville wrote on October 29th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
The anti-pension reform strikes which rocked France were a failure for the left and have left President Sarkozy in a stronger position. more
Strikes Won’t Stop Sarko
Jean Granville wrote on October 22nd, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Despite a week of labor strikes and protests, French President Sarkozy was able to pass his pension reforms and leave the Socialist Party looking like losers. more
The United Germany No One Saw Coming
Jean Granville wrote on October 4th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
Twenty years after the reunification of Germany, it’s easy to forget that most of the so-called experts believed it would never happen. more
France’s Failed Climate Change Fight
Jean Granville wrote on September 13th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
The French government’s fight against climate change has meant high profits for business, high costs for taxpayers, and little for the environment. more
Size Doesn’t Matter, But Politics Does
Jean Granville wrote on September 1st, 2010 at 8:56 am
The call for a “viable” Palestinian state is just code for forcing more Israeli territorial concessions. But more land won’t make a Palestinian state more stable. more
Cameron’s Unrealistic Expectations
Jean Granville wrote on August 18th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
The odds that David Cameron will be able to significantly shrink Britain’s government, after making concessions to voters and a left-wing party, are slim. more
Defending Obama’s Afghan Gambit
Jean Granville wrote on July 12th, 2010 at 11:23 am
While the ambitious nation-building mission Obama has been trying to complete does not look promising, the West has no choice but to stay the course. more
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CHARLIE SHEEN TO RETURN TO TV IN NEW SITCOM
WIFE CUTS OFF HUSBAND'S PENIS, PUTS IT IN GARBAGE DISPOSAL
POLL: 'JERSEY SHORE' NOT HURTING NEW JERSEY'S IMAGE
BIEBER CRASHES WEDDING BECAUSE HE HEARD HIS SONG
WATCH: COUPLE FINDS JESUS IN WALMART RECEIPT
UTAH GIRL DIES IN GIANT SINK HOLE
SWEDISH POLICE HAVE SPERM-SNIFFING DOG
NEO NAZI GIRLS CURED OF HATE BY WEED
GIRLS BUSTED FOR ILLEGAL LEMONADE STAND
DEALING WITH DEATH? GET ON FACEBOOK
LOOKING GENERIC CAN COST YOU YOUR LICENSE
MAN BURNS DOWN HOUSE TRYING TO CREMATE DOG
MARINE SGT. ASKS BETTY WHITE TO CORPS BALL
MAN KILLED BY A CASHCAB
FORMER NAZI CHILD STARS 'PRETTY LIBERAL NOW'
GERMAN TOURISTS COMPLAIN THE MOST
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