France 2027 election: Le Pen leads, centre and left scramble
As France’s customary summer holiday season draws to a close, the effort to unseat Emmanuel Macron has moved out of backroom politicking into an all-out open battle. The 2027 French presidential election, which will take place in April, with a run-off in early May, is being fought on a purely numerical basis; Marine Le Pen […]
France’s Ultra‑Fast Fashion Crackdown: What the Shein and Temu Penalties Mean for Europe
France has begun enforcing one of the world’s toughest regulatory responses to ultra‑fast fashion, imposing per‑garment penalties on platforms such as Shein and Temu as part of a broader environmental and economic strategy. The move, which started on 1 September 2026 under the so‑called “Ultra‑Fast Fashion Law,” marks a shift from voluntary industry pledges to […]
