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Europe
The challenges for France, who to keep an eye out for incoming elections in various parts of the UK and a city on the up in Slovakia.
Master of all trades
Christopher Descours, president of luxury group EPI, on building the firm’s property portfolio, keeping large companies personal and putting down international roots while keeping domestic customers happy.
Shiny happy people
A family-run shoe-polish manufacturer on the outskirts of Paris with over eight decades of experience has big global plans, in spite of its diminutive size.
Media
Les Echos enters the world of weekend supplements, plus this month’s audio and visual highlights.
Diplomacy
France's consul-general to Turkey on why the countries are like a married couple, plus peace-keeping today.
Worn again
A global master in shoe manufacturing, France has weathered the industry’s decline with its artisans taking centre stage once more. We introduce our favourite sole bearers.
Spread the news
News network France 24 is a multilingual broadcaster delivering a nuanced French view of global affairs. With its increasing reach, it’s a channel catching details competitors have lost in translation.
Fully booked
France’s artistic reach in the US is in the hands of cultural counsellor Antonin Baudry. The diplomat and author is building a bookshop in France’s New York embassy; we popped in for a word.
Carrying the torch
Inspired by workwear and French craft expertise, L/Uniform is a new luggage start-up from Jeanne Signoles. The range of utilitarian bags aims to prove that the practical can also be beautiful.
