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French elections 'could spell the end of the EU as we know it'

Mr Macron's dissolution of parliament is either brave or stupid - and the latter is far the more likely, says political commentator Simon Heffer

Simon Heffer: Macron has to give Muslims a better future

An apology from Macron on French behaviour in Algeria makes no sense, says The Connexion and Telegraph columnist Simon Heffer

Simon Heffer: ‘Efforts to curb France’s anti-Semitism is not working’

'France will soon be as internationally famous for anti-Semitism as it is for champagne, haute couture and the novels of Proust’

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Simon Heffer: Macron's election fight may be a close one

'The Macron team know they ought to win the election next May, but [...] know they have done pitifully little to merit such a triumph'

Simon Heffer: Macron faces a double fight in 2021

President Macron has to not only beat Covid but come up with a re-election plan as well says Simon Heffer

Simon Heffer: Defence of laïcité is cultural not political

It is a delicate balance for President Macron, says The Connexion and Telegraph columnist Simon Heffer

Simon Heffer: What is the way forward for secular France?

Better ways need to be found to fight religious radicalisation, says The Connexion and Telegraph columnist Simon Heffer

Simon Heffer: Could French President Macron be derailed?

In Simon Heffer's monthly column, he talks of the downfall of the Macron regime, and what, in his opinion, has got the President to this point of possible derailment.

Simon Heffer: how Macron is going to lead France post-Covid

Macron will need nerves of steel to get us out of this Covid predicament, says Connexion and Telegraph columnist Simon Heffer.

Simon Heffer: New PM is ‘safe but dull’ compared to Macron

Regular Connexion, Daily and Sunday Telegraph columnist Simon Heffer comments on, as 2022 nears, how France's new PM is ‘safe but dull’ and will make Macron shine in contrast.

French President must keep explaining pension reality

Almost the only thing clear about the industrial action slowly paralysing France as Christmas approached was that it was going to bring a very unfestive festive season.

Jospin beaten by split vote

It was a shame that Simon Heffer ( Connexion, Comment, November issue ) marred an otherwise excellent round-up of recent French presidents by including a slur that says more about his own prejudice than about the facts.

Blonde ambition waiting in wings...

... as Marine Le Pen rolls the electoral dice one last time.

Macron couldn’t care less about ‘no-deal’ blame...

... his focus is the EU crown

Macron gambles on majority choosing his way over GJ’s

After President Macron’s address to the French people on 25 April – delayed by 10 days because of the terrible fire at Notre-Dame de Paris – only one question needed to be asked: had he done enough?