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Migrants "forced onto even riskier paths" by UK/France deal to patrol Channel: Dr Maurice Stierl

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:23:00 GMT

The UK and French governments have agreed a deal to tackle the rise in people crossing the Channel. Dr Maurice Stierl, an expert on migrants' and refugees' rights at borders, offers his expert comment.

Valery Giscard d’Estaing: Dr David Lees comments on a 'modernising if controversial' President of France

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 09:55:56 GMT

Dr David Lees from the School of Modern Languages and Cultures comments on news reports that former president of France Valery Giscard d’Estaing has died.

Expert comment, Macron reshuffle

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 08:59:00 GMT

"Macron’s reshuffle, ditching a popular PM, is a gamble indicating how weak he is, how high the stakes are." Professor Ben Clift of PAIS comments on the news that the French Prime Minister has resigned, and explores what this means for President Macron's leadership and re-election chances.

The damage has already been done for François Fillon - Dr David Lees comments

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 10:47:00 GMT

Dr David Lees, expert in French politics from the School of Modern Languages and Cultures, discusses Former French Prime Minister François Fillon’s appearance in court for his role in a "fake jobs" scandal.

Professor Seán Hand comments on the career and legacy of President Jacques Chirac

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 11:27:00 GMT

"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 Seán 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

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 13:45:00 GMT

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 University of Warwick, explains the environmental risks.

The latest in the French protests, will punishment work? Expert comment

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 14:37:00 GMT

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

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 11:05:00 GMT

"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

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 10:19:00 GMT

Dr Oliver Davis, Reader in French Studies at the University of Warwick comments on President Macron's approach to the 'yellow vest' protests.

Liberty, Luck and Macron’s US tour

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 07:11:59 GMT

The occasionally embarrassing bromance staged between Presidents Trump and Macron during the latter’s State Visit has suited both parties writes Seán Hand Deputy Professor of French Studies and Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Europe).