In recent years, French politics have featured more drama and plot twists than a season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians: party implosions, fragile alliances, minority governments, and even parliamentary dissolution. Amid this chaos, understanding the broader trends shaping the political landscape can feel overwhelming.
This two-hour workshop, conducted in English, is designed for both newcomers to French politics and seasoned news followers struggling to keep up with rapid shifts. In the first part, we’ll break down the French political system—its institutions, key players, and the political cycle that began with Emmanuel Macron’s 2017 election. In the second part, a Model UN-style role-playing exercise will provide hands-on insight into the workings of French politics, allowing participants to engage with its complexities beyond the headlines.
$79.00
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Please note that our classes, workshops & events are only open to adults.
Pierre is Coucou’s Director of Operations and has been teaching at Coucou since 2020. A longtime political enthusiast, he has followed French politics closely since working for the Press Office of the French Embassy in the UK. Passionate about making contemporary French society accessible, Pierre helps students navigate the country’s ever-evolving political scene—even if they can’t (yet!) read Le Monde in French.
