Macron’s Vision for European Defense Autonomy: Complement or Challenge to NATO?
The quest of European defense by President Emmanuel Macron has emerged as a major focus of transatlantic security discussions. His idea aims at having a Europe that would be able to handle its own defense requirements but have a cooperative relationship with NATO. The concept of strategic sovereignty proposed by Macron is poised in the […]
Will the Zucman tax reshape France’s approach to taxing the ultra-rich?
One of the most controversial fiscal plans in the 2025 political agenda in France is the Zucman tax, named after an economist Gabriel Zucman. It proposes a taxation of 2 percent per annum on those with assets exceeding EUR100 million estimated at 1,800 households. It was aimed at structural inequality and the fight against tax […]
Dangerous Algorithm: How TikTok’s ‘For You’ Feed Amplifies Suicidal Content in France
The social media landscape in France faces renewed scrutiny as research from Amnesty International exposes the psychological dangers embedded within TikTok’s recommendation system. The report, Dragged into the Rabbit Hole, demonstrates how TikTok’s “For You” feed can rapidly immerse young users in depressive and suicidal content. Through simulated accounts representing 13-year-olds, investigators observed how the […]
