Marc Bassets

An essay by historian Ivan Jablonka and a film by Cédric Kahn reexamine the disparate figures of Jean-Jacques and Pierre, icons in contemporary France

For four decades, Gilles Lipovetsky has been the great philosopher of aesthetics. We visited him at his home in Grenoble to talk about Spinoza, the democratization of luxury, and the new rich

The author of ‘Persepolis’ — alongside fellow writers and illustrators — has published the graphic novel ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ about the revolt in Iran following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died in police custody

Travel the world to the cafés and eateries where history is made and secrets shared over fine wine and hors d’oeuvres

The electoral victories of Geert Wilders in the Netherlands and Javier Milei in Argentina are the latest episodes in a phenomenon that started with Trump and reflects lasting social changes

The French capital experienced a boom in these establishments in the 19th century. After being on the verge of extinction, they have recently made a comeback, thanks to their traditional food and affordable prices

Historians point out factual errors and hostile bias against the emperor in the movie by the ‘Blade Runner’ director

Allies of Israel are pressuring for an easing of attacks on Palestinians, while affirming that it has the right to defend itself against Hamas. Macron has called on the country to stop killing women and children

The French Minister of the Interior’s accusations against the former Madrid champion for his alleged Islamist sympathies are the umpteenth installment in the stormy relationship with a part of his country and its authorities

The French writer analyzes the ambiguities of consent, from the intimate aspect to the political one

The book ‘Triste tigre’ by Neige Sinno, one of the literary sensations of the year in France, and a television documentary by Emmanuelle Béart give new impetus to reports of rape of minors in the family

This French researcher, who specializes in the history of socialism, is concerned about how the left is distancing itself from the values of the Enlightenment

The Paris residence of the musician Serge Gainsbourg – along with a museum dedicated to the French pop artist – can now be visited by the public

The banning of the tunic marks the start of the political and school year even though the wearing of the garment is increasingly rare

The French president met with the leaders of opposition parties in search of specific agreements and proposed a series of referendums with multiple questions

The French historian claims that there is a revolution underway: men feel as responsible for their children as women

‘We are ready,’ says the city’s mayor Anne Hidalgo, a year ahead of an event that should portray a united France

The Biden administration’s decision to rejoin the UN body is a gesture in favor of multilateralism at a time when international institutions are being eroded

“The calm has returned”, said Olivia Grégoire, Minister of Trade and Tourism, to EL PAÍS, and says there’s no concern about the Paris Olympic Games in 2024

The speedy trials of those arrested in the unrest have unveiled the complex psychology that fueled last week’s violence

A shocking video of the tragic shooting of a teenager by the police sets off a fiery three-night riot, exposing deep-rooted divisions in France

The identity of the young militiawoman on a barricade in Barcelona had been a mystery until an exhibition in Montpellier of long-lost works by its author, Antoni Campañà

From Ukraine to Ireland, EL PAÍS takes a look at the future of a region that has been shaken by conflict. “We will never be what we once were,” says Roberta Metsola, president of the European Parliament

Macron invites dozens of world leaders to redefine financial architecture and release funds for low-income countries at risk due to environmental crisis

The voguing star talks about his childhood, racism, homophobia, and the political message of dance

The success of this cheap and popular food, which shares little more than its name with the Mexican original, was born of profound changes in French society

President Macron visited the wounded victims and the citizens who stepped in to prevent a massacre, including a 24-year-old known as ‘the hero with the backpack’