What is happening in France is a French story
A friend in the US asked what is going on in France. I live here, and I wanted to answer with facts rather than a feeling. This is the short version, and one request.
ReadFrance, October 2026: what is going on
A friend in the US asked me what is going on in France, so I spent a day checking what is known and what is only claimed. This is the long answer: the history, three popular claims tested against the evidence, and a dated list of what to watch next.
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L’œil du Cyclone
Dear Reader, some of you might know that I don’t live too far away from Nantes and that I can be found wandering the streets of Nantes with…
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Lockdown 2.0
The government has imposed another lockdown due to rising COVID-19 cases. The author expresses frustration at the government’s policies and the impact on social interactions. They also comment on the U.S. election and express skepticism about the new leadership’s ability to bring about significant change. Plans for photography outings have been dashed by lockdown.
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