Simon Bouvier
The man paid to worry about the future shares predictions for France, the Trump administration and an EU military shopping spree
AXA Group’s chief economist, Gilles Moëc, explains how insurers have to plan for every eventuality and why he’s quietly hopeful about Europe.
The Seine’s reopening to swimmers marks a watershed moment for Paris’s civic renewal
For the first time in more than a century, Parisians have been allowed to swim in the Seine. Three outdoor bathing areas opened to the public this weekend amid a searing heatwave, though authorities…
Long neglected on dusty shelves in Corsican bars, Cap Corse is now looking to make an international comeback
After a period of decline, the island’s once-iconic apéritif is experiencing a notable resurgence by looking to the past.
Could Europe be about to benefit from Trump’s US brain drain?
Amid Donald Trump’s cuts to federal institutions and grants, more US-based scientists are considering jumping ship – and Europe will be waiting with open arms.
Defence dominates the skies as drones take off at the Paris Air Show
“The Choice of Sovereignty”, “Protecting Democracy” and “Ready for the Unknown”. Not a promotional campaign for the US Navy Seals but rather the slogans that were emblazoned on chalets and billboards belonging respectively to…
Five creative forces shaping the worlds of architecture and design
From a designer honing Nigeria’s modern craft legacy to a pioneering Milanese gallerist, our interviewees share their thoughts about their work and this year’s Salone del Mobile.
Iter, the nuclear-fusion project proving that multilateral collaboration still works
Jointly conceived by rival powers in the Cold War’s final years, Iter is an ambitious feat of science and engineering. But as fragile alliances fracture once more, will geopolitics block a path to progress?
Interview: ‘L’Express’ CEO Alain Weill on rebuilding France’s iconic news brand
‘L’Express’ is turning a corner. The man at the helm shares his vision for a bold European edition, as well as plans to reinvigorate the magazine from a global perspective.
Interview: Alpine CEO Philippe Krief’s driving ambition
A motorsports staple in the postwar decades, iconic French automaker Alpine has returned to our roads as a purveyor of lightweight sports cars. Now it’s revving up for sustainability.
The five best sando shops in Paris
Parisians famously adore bread and they also love Japanese food. Join the two and you’ve uncovered a new market, as have several restaurants in the capital selling ‘sandos’ – delicious Japanese milk-bread lunches.
