There have been few periods in modern French political history as “unstable” as the last few months of 2024 and the early weeks of 2025. The stunning fall of former Prime Minister Michel Barnier, and then in quick succession by the conviction of far-right leader Marine Le Pen, has left the nation grappling with issues of leadership, accountability, and indeed— the nature of its democracy. Appointe

“Hall of Shame," "Call for Walk-Out," "Macron's Boy"— the screaming headlines on the walls of Sciences Po, plastered on hundreds of flyers. Every day, colors and messages alter: a collage in solidarity and sharp critique. Flyers denouncing unlawful acts, calling for strikes for Palestine, or deriding the university director with acerbic captions. In the bustling hallways, students hand out flyers