Macron

French and European Union flags fly at entrance to France's top elite school.

France’s top elite school closes in quest for diversity

Education

In April, French President Emmanuel Macron ordered the closure of L’Ecole Nationale d’Administration, with plans to “to build something better.” But will its replacement be more of the same by a different name?

The kebab, France's third most popular take-away food, is caught up in a battle for French identity.

‘Kebab-aphobia’ grips the French port city of Marseille

Culture
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