COLUMN. The blurring of political lines, anti-government rhetoric and distrust in health authorities – amplified by social media – is an explosive cocktail that, when shaken at a time of weakened government, fuels more and more accusations of public failure, observes Le Monde political journalist Solenn de Royer in her latest column.

France's agriculture minister is expected on Monday to visit a region that has seen new outbreaks of lumpy skin disease affecting cattle. The situation is tense, with EU member…

COLUMN. The blurring of political lines, anti-government rhetoric and distrust in health authorities – amplified by social media – is an explosive cocktail that, when shaken at a…