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Fixing France: Nabila Ramdani on How to Repair a Broken Republic

Jan 5, 2024
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Nabila Ramdani, author of Fixing France, discusses the challenges and prospects of France, including political landscape, constitutional reform, migration bill, Macron's rise to power, and French perception of Anglo-Saxon nations.
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  • The concentration of power in the hands of the president creates an undemocratic system that can lead to the rise of extremist leaders.
  • France's reputation and image have been affected by issues of racism, discrimination, and a decline in international standing.

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Nebula Remdani's Motivation for Writing the Book

Nebula Remdani wrote the book Fixing France because she felt there were few books explaining the problems she sees in France. As someone with a background in journalism and a deep understanding of the country, she wanted to fill the gap and offer a more substantial analysis of modern France.

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