John Lichfield

OPINION: The comic chaos of French politics hides a real danger for democracy
JOHN LICHFIELD

OPINION: The comic chaos of French politics hides a real danger for democracy

OPINION: France has stepped away from the far-right abyss, but into a political morass
JOHN LICHFIELD

OPINION: France has stepped away from the far-right abyss, but into a political morass

As France comes to terms with the shock defeat of the far-right and the dawning of a new type of politics, John Lichfield looks at what will happen next and whether any of the warring political parties in France are likely to compromise.

OPINION: After the elections, the battle for the soul of France begins
JOHN LICHFIELD

OPINION: After the elections, the battle for the soul of France begins

OPINION: France has taken leave of its senses, and it’s no laughing matter
JOHN LICHFIELD

OPINION: France has taken leave of its senses, and it’s no laughing matter

OPINION: When the mask slips, Le Pen’s party reveals its fundamental racism
JOHN LICHFIELD

OPINION: When the mask slips, Le Pen’s party reveals its fundamental racism

ANALYSIS: What next for France after Macron’s likely European election humiliation?
JOHN LICHFIELD

ANALYSIS: What next for France after Macron’s likely European election humiliation?

OPINION: Will the ‘French Keir Starmer’ save the country from the far-right? I doubt it
JOHN LICHFIELD

OPINION: Will the ‘French Keir Starmer’ save the country from the far-right? I doubt it