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Amid fear and polarisation, French evangelicals share “hope” as “churches continue to multiply”, says historian
Uncertainty and discontentment give the far-right a chance to win the Presidential election on Sunday.
But Protestants continue to support Macron, says researcher Sebastien Fath.
From industrial policy and nuclear power to "strategic autonomy" and the 35-hour week, the 2020s are popularising many French instincts about world affairs and the state.
Thank you Jeremy Cliffe for this stimulating analysis (NewStatesman)
Among French religious circles, many are currently debating about the way Jean Castex (French Prime Minister) and his government are dealing with Covid-19 restrictions. According to President Emmanuel Macron's last announcements, France will begin to ease its strict coronavirus restrictions this weekend, allowing "non-essential shops" to reopen.
French Supermarkets are already widely open, with no resctriction except respecting the mandatory safety precautions. French TGV and trains are also packed with people who share up to 4-5 hours together in a confined environment.