Once Upon A Time In France: New Beginnings, Political Improprieties, And Eurovision Euphoria

Dreaming Of Rouen

While the U.S. is lurching toward re-opening, France’s emergence from its third lockdown happened like a bang last week. It’s a phenomenon that reflects just how centralized the state is compared to the U.S., where various states and counties are taking their own steps toward normalcy, making for an uneven pace.

In fact, last Wednesday in France felt lik…