A further volume of David Kemp's history of Australian liberalism casts more doubt on the Liberal Party's pedigree.
Category: France
A president on trial
Nicholas Sarkozy goes on trial in France, in a case that raises questions about how we treat ex-presidents and what we really think about political corruption.
A new nation on the way?
An increase in the pro-independence vote in New Caledonia puts its supporters within sight of their goal.
New Caledonia tries again
There's another independence referendum on Sunday in New Caledonia. It's unlikely to show a very different result from the first one, but the opponents of independence can't hold out forever.
Jean who?
Emmanuel Macron chooses a new and little-known prime minister, signaling that he intends to identify the government more closely with himself.
Results from all over
A wrap-up of election results from Malawi, Mongolia, Iceland, Poland and France.
Four presidents at risk: an EOFY election roundup
Our semi-regular election roundup, with news from Malawi, Iceland, Poland and France.
An interrupted election in France
French local elections are disrupted by the health crisis, which could work to the advantage of the president and his centrist party.
Jacques Chirac’s greatest hits
A look through the Crikey archive at the career of former French president Jacques Chirac, who died last week.
The bridge at Montereau
It's a day for commemoration, since this is our thousandth blog post, and a murder in central France 600 years ago should not be forgotten.