Marine Le Pen’s National Front was France’s top political party amongst 18-24 year olds in regional elections in December.
With a presidential election due next year, why are so many young people supporting her? And what do they believe?
Videos
Will the Louvre ban the selfie stick?
Some major attractions in France, like the Palace of Versailles and the Orsay Museum, have banned the selfie stick. Will the Louvre be next? I went to investigate.
Immigration, France’s youth and the Front National
Marine Le Pen’s Front National is growing increasingly influential in French politics.
Catherine Bennett (@cfbennett2) and I made a documentary about their immigration stance and how it’s viewed by young people.
Puppy purchasing in Paris
Which puppies are most in fashion in Paris? And how much would one cost you? I went along to Au Quat Pat de Montmartre to investigate.
Anti-austerity protests at the National Assembly
Workers from 4 of France’s trade unions gathered outside the National Assembly today to protest cuts to wages in the public sector.
See the full report here:
Photograph: dreuz.info
French version:
The Portrait
I went to the Artists’ Square in Montmartre today, just off Sacre Coeur. Here’s what I found.
Shot and edited for the Sciences Po Journalism School.
Music credit: Coldplay – Life in Technicolor ii
