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Should Emmanuel Macron stay or go?

As France's president seeks re-election, two distinguished voices weigh his turbulent first term against pandemic pressures, economic stagnation and the looming threat of far-right challengers.

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Classical temple building with columns partially submerged in water with French flag colors on the roof
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Positive influence

Prime minister Sanna Marin explains how Finland is setting an example for the rest of the world to follow.

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Positive influence
Politics

Before the shooting stars

As Russian troops gather on its eastern border, war dominates the conversation in Ukraine. In its bustling capital, Kyiv, a novelist and reservist explores the uncertainty and escapism of a life lived in suspense.

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Monument of Prince Volodymyr the Great overlooking Kyiv's modern skyline at dusk with river and bridge visible
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Urbanism

Bold and effective developments in architecture and train events ahead.

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Comment

Want to live long and prosper? We visit the nation’s top city for longevity.

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Updates on international issues, Mr Bean and the futility of sportswashing.

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Culture

English in Danish

Monocle’s Copenhagen correspondent Michael Booth on why Danes are importing – and distorting – English.

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Man in blue shirt holding jar saying F#£K, illustrating Danish overuse of English profanity
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Design tours: Lithuania’s modernist city

As Lithuania’s second city, it’s not often Kaunas gets much international attention. This, however, could be about to change. Kaunas has been named one of Europe’s Capitals of Culture for 2022; a title it’s…

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Urbanism

Revving the engine

After a major financial collapse, Motor City’s creatives are joining forces. So could the artists and gallerists behind the resurgence get the whole of Detroit into gear?

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Oxidized bronze sculpture of DeLorean car with gull-wing doors open displayed on white pedestal
Urbanism

Core values

The architects aiding downtown São Paulo’s rapid revival are devoted as much to the area’s inimitable spirit as its modernist heritage.

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