France
The Affected Ones: Why French teenagers are joining ISIS
Radicalised Runaways — Breaking down the phenomenon of ‘jihadi girl power’ – a transgressive subculture that has little to do with religion and everything to do with escapism.
Written by: Cian Traynor
How French commune La ZAD has become a symbol of resistance
Postcapitalism in practice — Ahead of a mass demonstration on February 27th, a 21st-century commune is sharing the story of its struggle against an international airport development.
Written by: Cian Traynor
How to understand the far right Front National’s victory in France
Europe flirts with fascism. Again. — Thanks to exploiting terrorism and the refugee crisis, 2015 has been a great year for Europe’s far right. But their appeal runs much deeper, explains professor James Shields.
Written by: Alex King
Exclusive video: Surfers turn little French beach town into a punk playground
Carnage from SVRF PVNK — The mad geniuses behind the annual SVRF PVNK Invitational in Hossegor, France, deliver up a nice slice of cross-dressing, underwater beer-drinking celluloid.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Ten ways French culture changed how we see the world
No contest in the culture wars — From New Wave Cinema to Jean-Paul Sarte, human rights and street photography, if you pick a culture war with France, you’re going to lose.
Written by: Alex King
Clet Abraham’s hacked street signs speak love to power
Disobedient objects — Artist Clet Abraham’s mischievously modified signage subverts authorities’ attempts to make us obedient citizens.
Written by: Sam Warner
A growing grassroots movement is supporting the Calais refugees
A swarm of solidarity — The lack of government humanitarian support and incendiary media coverage has prompted ordinary people to go to Calais and help out any way they know how.
Written by: Alex King
Unmissable acts at Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide Festival
Progressive sounds playlist — As Worldwide festival’s tenth edition kicks off in the south of France, here’s our pick of the shows you’d be crazy to miss.
Written by: Alex King
From Paris to Havana, Ibeyi take beats from the past to create prayers for the future
Yoruba soul — Fiery twin sisters Ibeyi tap into their Cuban roots to create powerful contemporary spirituals.
Written by: Osia Katsidou
Are France’s suburbs a breeding ground for extremism?
Uncovering creative cultures from the troubled banlieues — Marginalised French youth respond to exclusion and negative stereotyping with art, creativity and activism.
Written by: Alex King