In this article, Laetitia Maurat writes on the popular French app, ‘Elyze’, as it helps to bridge the gap between France’s youth and politics in the light of the upcoming presidential elections.

Jenny Frost explores the ideology of ‘lusotropicalism’ through the lens of postcolonial Mozambican literature.

Staff Writer Joseph Hanlon brings the paradox of the French education system to light, questioning the future of the humanities in France.

In the light of many sports teams severing their ties with Russian money, Barney Crawford argues that modern sporting organisations must move beyond vague value statements and confront the paradox inherent in their ideology.

Columnist Miruna Tiberiu explores in her column ‘La Quête Queer’ queer life and culture in France. In her first instalment, she analyses perception and self-perception in Xavier Dolan’s films, and reflects on her own experiences.

The French section’s staff writer Joe Wherry reviews the ‘Fake News : Art, Fiction, Mensonge’ exposition at the Fondation EDF in Paris.

As Valentine’s and singles’ day approach, Anja Gogo interviews the Italians’ perspective on love, exploring the difficulties and benefits of online dating

In this article, staff writer Joe Wherry writes on the famously socialist football club, the Red Star Paris FC, and explores the implications of the renovations of its Stade Bauer.

Following a spate of lockdowns and cancelled trips to Amsterdam, Anna Whitehead discusses the delights and challenges of studying Dutch during the pandemic.

Cassie Penny looks into why the Saxon accent is so unpopular in Germany and why this attitude should be changed.

In the occasion of Holocaust Memorial Day, Anja Gogo pays her own cinephile tribute by reviewing Life is beautiful, navigating controversies and deeper meanings.

Columnist Alice Wright reviews Olga Tokarczuk’s 2009 novel Drive Your Plow, an astonishing amalgam of murder mystery and dark feminist comedy.

Anna Whitehead reflects on Ben Aitken’s ‘A Chip Shop in Poznań’, Polish culture and travel writing as a genre.

In the midst of the Russian military threat to Ukraine, Alice Mee reflects on our relationship with news, and our disconcerting ability to look away.

Dion Everett reflects on the bilingualism of Wes Anderson’s new film, and the way in which the oeuvre interacts with stereotypical views of the French perpetuated by blockbuster films.

Scarlett Reiners discusses the housing crisis in Barcelona and how neighbourhood unions create hope for their community.

Jenny Frost reviews Paolo Sorrentino’s latest film, The Hand of God, which explores the director’s childhood and his life-saving obsession with Diego Maradona.

Tom Paterson discusses the fascinating history of clandestine literature in the Soviet Union and its travestied perception in the West.

Clementine Lussiana explores the shifting nature of her relationship with Portugal.

Sam Rubinstein explores themes of displacement and Polish-Jewish searches for belonging in Maurycy Szymel’s inter-war poetry