Alexander Seale

Alexander Seale is a journalist, as well as a radio and television broadcaster in French and English. He is a specialist in French and European politics and culture. He lives in London, where he trained at the BBC.

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France on edge: Will voters usher in a new far-right era?

The country seemed poised to unseat Emmanuel Macron as president. Here's what could happen next.

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France on edge: Will voters usher in a new far-right era?

Why Le Pen's victory could give Israel more ammunition against Palestinians

Statements from Tel Aviv suggest that the Israeli state is looking for more support from the French far-right leader in its genocidal war against Palestinians.

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Why Le Pen's victory could give Israel more ammunition against Palestinians

Why did Emmanuel Macron call a snap election, and what's at stake?

As France contends with the possibility of voting in a historic far-right government, the election results could reshape the nation's stance on Europe and beyond.

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Why did Emmanuel Macron call a snap election, and what's at stake?

Fresh burkini debate reveals France's toxic post-election climate

‘Clothes maketh the man,’ says the English adage, but it is women’s garb that continues to obsess French politicians — and not for any sartorial reasons.

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Fresh burkini debate reveals France's toxic post-election climate

What do EU citizens living in the UK think of Brexit?

The decision to finally leave the bloc has left thousands of EU citizens residing in London and other parts of the country clueless about the status of their residencies.

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What do EU citizens living in the UK think of Brexit?

Is press freedom in France in danger?

Although the French government gave a word to journalists and activists that the controversial Article 24 will be rewritten, many critics say a lot will depend on how it will be rewritten.

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Is Macron's France hurtling towards further social unrest?

Police brutality against minorities combined with President Emmanuel Macron's collision course with Muslims is a tinderbox.

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Is Macron's France hurtling towards further social unrest?

Can big city restaurants survive the coronavirus pandemic?

Eateries in major cities like London are turning to takeaway and delivery options to make ends meet, but are still suffering from decimated sales and worries about health risks.

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Can big city restaurants survive the coronavirus pandemic?

The pandemic has altered worship and given us more time to introspect

The coronavirus has given us a chance to re-examine our excesses, and how we approach faith.

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The pandemic has altered worship and given us more time to introspect

Adama Cisse: the French trash collector fired for sleeping during break

A photograph posted to social media of a man sleeping in uniform while on break has caused a national scandal in France.

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Adama Cisse: the French trash collector fired for sleeping during break