The Economist

Why is it so unusual for a French president to win re-election?

The danger zone between two presidents.

Justin Trudeau's dodgy defence promise.

How should cinema tackle the horror of the Holocaust?

After the revolution, Bangladesh is stable. For the moment.

In 1518 Strasbourg was consumed by a "dancing plague".

What does America's next treasury secretary believe?

Britain's big squeeze: middle-class and minimum-wage.

Donald Trump is bad news for German business.

Marine Le Pen has never been so close to winning France's highest office.