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1958: what the ‘de Gaulle method’ owes to Parliament, the referendum and the Pinay-Rueff planCharles de Gaulle’s return in 1958 is often summed up as the authority of one man. The chronology, however, shows a more collective method: a parliamentary mandate, popular approval and economic expertise.
Trade union funding: what the RN could cut — and what would remain beyond its reachSébastien Chenu promises to deprive the CGT of public subsidies if the RN comes to power. But several funding channels coexist: the state budget, the joint fund and local grants cannot all be abolished by a single decision.
Le Charles: filming a drama series on an operational aircraft carrierMilitary exercises, restricted access, reconstructed sets: production accounts of Le Charles show how the ship dictated some of the crew’s work.
Mbappé and China: Real Madrid also apologisesAfter Kylian Mbappé and LaLiga, Real Madrid issued an apology on 28 October. The commercial and broadcasting responses remain distinct from these statements.
Cinema in France: looking beyond a single month for signs of recoveryFrench cinemas recorded growth in the first nine months of 2026, despite a decline in September. A national trend that should be distinguished from regional initiatives.
Home services: understanding prices and tax reliefHaving a professional come to your home is not enough to qualify for tax relief. The French tax credit and Luxembourg tax allowance operate differently and have different conditions.
Jean-François Lemaire: physical effects also shape the lightStage smoke can transform lighting. The work of Jean-François Lemaire and film tests show what happens before the final image.
Living neurons and computing: what the CL1 prototype shows in SingaporeTwenty units combining cells and electronics were presented in Singapore in August 2026. The prototype opens up a field for experimentation; it does not demonstrate general superiority over AI systems.
Violence in France: Trump and Macron offer contrasting interpretationsOn 21 and 23 October, the two presidents commented on the violence in France. Their statements shed light on a political clash, without establishing who was responsible for the damage.
Demonstrations ‘without violence in the past’: what the archives really tell us1789, May 68 and research into civil resistance: the past never simply pitted good, peaceful marches against bad, violent protests.
Amazonia: deforestation down, but the forest remains under pressureAfter Lula’s re-election, the debate shifts to the effective protection of the forest. An annual measure, an alternative scenario and political obstacles shed light on different questions.
Bioconscience: looking at life without losing precisionMaxime Blondeau’s illustrated book brings science and philosophy together. The Svalbard Global Seed Vault offers a concrete example of the distinctions that need to be preserved.