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Category Archives: French government and politics
The tricolour over Daglan
Today is the 8th of May, and it’s a national holiday in France. Huit Mai, as it’s known, marks Victory in Europe day, which took place 68 years ago. Each year, when we’ve been in the village, my wife Jan … Continue reading
Daglan’s quiet, polite demonstration
No doubt you’ve seen television coverage of protests in France — complete with angry marchers, and even burning cars. Well, we had a protest near Daglan today and it was a manifestation (demonstration) of a very different sort. In fact, … Continue reading
Driving while intoxicated? Not here!
Perhaps you’ve read about France’s new law that requires drivers to carry at least two single-use breathalyzers in their vehicles — the goal being to reduce fatalities caused by impaired driving. In other words, people driving in France are being … Continue reading
Our damp V-E Day ceremony
Today (Tuesday, May 8) is a national holiday here. No, not to celebrate the election of a new President, but rather to mark Victory in Europe Day, the end of World War II. Whenever we’ve been able, my wife and … Continue reading
The President’s (amateur) gaffe
By the time you read this, the French election results may well be known. If the pollsters are correct, then François Hollande will have narrowly defeated Nicolas Sarkozy to become the nation’s next President. Here’s my take on how President … Continue reading
