The Man Who Would Be King
The French Revolution, though bloody and traumatic, has long been a warning for aspiring kings and dictators worldwide. Alongside this, France’s 1789 rebellion remains a significant historical point.
Life in a Nation Always in Crisis
Greetings from France, a country perennially in crisis. This ongoing turmoil, combined with France’s renowned cuisine, stunning women, and world-class museums—like the Mona Lisa—explains why I lived here for 10 years and keep returning.
The Current Political Crisis in France
The present crisis, much like those before it, is typically French and difficult to fully understand. In brief, the government is overspending, and the traditional political parties fail to agree on a tax plan to avoid fiscal troubles.
- The main parties are President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist Renaissance, the center-right Les Républicains, and a sizeable leftist coalition.
- These parties avoid horse-trading and deal-making, seeing such politics as beneath them.
- Their main goal is preserving parliamentary power and blocking the rise of the neofascist National Rally party.
Focus on the British Royal Family
Meanwhile, the French, along with the global community, are more captivated this week by a power struggle just north of them in Britain. King Charles III recently stripped his brother, the former Prince Andrew, of all royal titles and privileges, including his 50-room residence near Windsor Castle.
"King Charles III just stripped his brother, the former Prince Andrew, of all royal titles and perquisites, including his 50-room residence near Windsor Castle."
This ongoing political unrest and royal drama reflect deep challenges and power shifts in Europe today.
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