For nearly two centuries after France abolished slavery, the colonial-era law that classified humans as property remained quietly in place.

With every election campaign in France, Islam and Muslims resurface, becoming a central focus of political debates and media platforms.

French authorities are investigating whether the Israeli firm BlackCore ran a covert disinformation campaign to influence France’s 2026 municipal elections.

Ongoing Algeria–France tensions over the recovery of alleged looted Algerian funds, involving judicial cooperation efforts, accusations of French obstruction, and differing political and legal interpretations of asset recovery amid broader disputes over trust, sovereignty, and bilateral relations.

Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath has found himself once again at odds with authorities, this time in Paris, the city that once welcomed him after his release from years of detention in Egypt, presenting him as a symbol of free expression and human rights.