Every aspect of moslem life is often seen as a sign of extremism. Even wanting to learn arabic can earn you the label of islamist. Moslems in france are treated like second class citizens. One said his life would probably remain just as difficult no matter who wins the race.
After Russia invaded Ukraine, Western businesses pulled out and governments imposed punishing sanctions. But Russia’s economy is proving surprisingly resilient. In the instalment of our French election series, we travel to Provence to better understand the campaign of the hard-right candidate Eric Zemmour, who has tapped into and stoked anti-Muslim sentiment. And why Lebanon’s plastic surgeons are thriving amid an economic mess.