The idea of French politics as a time-bomb, wired to a ticking clock, has been under development for some years. The theory is that the Fifth Republic has run its course and will shortly explode, giving rise to God know’s what.
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As President Macron pulls out all the stops to celebrate King Charles and Queen Camilla’s state visit come calls to strengthen ties between the two nations.
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