Decoding France’s Controversial Pension Reform
France Establishes Pension Reforms On Feb. 29, 2020, President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron's pension reform legislation was passed in parliament. By enacting article 49 paragraph 3 of the French constitution, Prime Minister Édouard Philippe has bypassed the routine voting
China-Italy Agreement: A Defeat for the G7?
A Win for China, A Loss for America and a Transformed G7 Balance of Power Updated 25 March 2019. On 22 March, at the close of President Xi Jinping’s visit, Italy signed a comprehensive economic agreement as part of the "New Silk
TRUMP WATCH: The United States and France Together Forever!
Trump’s numerous tweets welcoming France’s President Macron on the first state visit of his administration, have been pompously presidential, replete with references to the long History linking the United States and France. He's updated his Twitter image to show off the
Neo-Lupus: Heritage and History in Animal Care
Some are born into their profession, others find it along the way, and in very rare cases it finds you when you least expect it. Jeremy Hardy is an example of the latter, destiny led him back to his origins, a
A French Connection: An Interview with Krama Heritage
Every country has its own set of unique and defining characteristics, from history to politics to culture. In the case of Cambodia, one of the most traditional forms of clothing in the country is the Krama, a scarf commonly made
Chateau Maris, A Winery That Saves The Planet
Chateau Maris's success was recognised in 2016 when it became the first winery in Europe to achieve Certified B Corporation status, and ever since establishing Chateau Maris, Robert Eden and Kevin Parker have been committed to the incorporation of sustainable farming principles.
How a Solar Drone Can Solve Hunger
In late February, the UN-Secretary General held a press conference, highlighting the risk of starvation in East Africa and the necessity to raise funds to address the emergency situations in Somalia and South Sudan. Drought has been back in these
Op-Ed: A Right Royal Brexit
After the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge gamboled and feasted with the socialist leader of The French Republic this past weekend, it might be a good time to reflect on the state of Brexit, La France and their stinking poor
Free Press – A Global Success?
Typing this article, I’m aware of an uneasiness creeping upon me, that has been unshakeable since the Investigatory Bill – or ‘Snooper’s Charter’ – passed its final reading in November of 2016 in the House of Lords. Security services will soon
2016: The Year in Review and What to Expect in 2017
As the New Year approaches, numerous columnists and media personalities have been vocal in their lamentations of past year. 'Watch Mojo' listed ten events that made the previous year “the worst,” whereas host of 'Last Week Tonight', John Oliver, literally
Burkinis and French Exceptionalism
I am stunned: How can France, the land of freedom of expression, wage a war against burkinis? What happened to tolerance? What happened to individual freedom and allowing people to dress as they please? Surely a woman wearing a burkini
Brexit Domino Effect: Risks and Consequences
The world woke in surprise on the morning of Friday June 24. The Brexit referendum proposed by ex-Prime Minister David Cameron resulted in Britain voting to leave the European Union. This will have its own set of implications, both for Britain