Expert Comment
Professor Se谩n Hand comments on the career and legacy of President Jacques Chirac
"He became recalled popularly as a regular guy who spanned the left-right divide while remaining suitably presidential in office, but who did not let France get pushed around by anyone, including Mrs. Thatcher." Professor Se谩n Hand comments on the legacy of President Jacques Chirac, who has died at the age of 86.
Expert comment on the Grande America oil spill
French authorities have warned that an oil slick is heading towards the Nouvelle-Aquitaine coastline after an Italian cargo ship sank in the Atlantic. Dr Jessica Shepherd , Senior Teaching Fellow in Global Sustainable Development at the 天美传媒, explains the environmental risks.
The latest in the French protests, will punishment work? Expert comment
Dr Alex Corcos from the department of French Studies comments on the latest on the protests in France. As PM Edouard Philippe has announced plans to punish those who hold unsanctioned protests following the weeks of unrest caused by the Yellow Vest movement.
France's 'yellow vest' protests could provoke constitutional crisis - expert comment
"The recent warning by the French government that there could be deaths in the protests anticipated this weekend is a very disturbing development." Dr Oliver Davis, Reader in French Studies comments on the ongoing 'yellow vest' protests in France.
Macron and the violent protests in France - expert comment
Dr Oliver Davis, Reader in French Studies at the 天美传媒 comments on President Macron's approach to the 'yellow vest' protests.