A statement from our Co-Chairs following the death of Her Majesty The Queen / Déclaration de nos co-présidents suite au décès de Sa Majesté la reine

Discussion on “Paris: A divided capital” documentary / Discussion sur le documentaire : “Paris, une capitale divisée”

On 7th July 2022, the Franco-British Council hosted an online discussion with Local Leader Christopher Amedu about his documentary, “Paris: A Divided Capital” which examines the effect of the African diaspora on French culture and the current rise of populism in France. You can watch his documentary on YouTube here https://youtu.be/OQ3kG2Soz3M Le 7 juillet 2022, le […]

Welcome breakfast with some of the new Entente Cordiale scholars / Petit-déjeuner de bienvenue pour les nouveaux boursiers de l’Entente Cordiale

Today the Franco-British Council and the Higher Education, Research and Innovation Department welcomed some of the new Entente Cordiale scholars to the French Embassy in the UK before they head to study in France. Le Conseil franco-britannique et le Département de l’Enseignement Supérieur, de la Recherche et de l’Innovation ont accueilli aujourd’hui à l’Ambassade de […]

Young Leaders – Day Four / Quatrième jour

The fourth and final day of the Young and Local Leaders programme began with a visit of the Courtauld Gallery and meeting art historian Professor Sarah Wilson. The programme ended as Young and Local Leaders attended the Commemoration Ceremony for the Appel du 18 juin at the statue of General Charles de Gaulle. Le quatrième […]

Young Leaders – Day Three / Troisième jour

On the third day of the Young and Local Leaders programme, the group travelled to Oxford and was welcomed at All Souls College at the University of Oxford by Catriona Seth FBA, MAE, Fellow of All Souls, marshal Foch Professor of French Literature. The group later discussed international criminal justice with Theodor Meron, past judge […]

Young Leaders – Day Two / Deuxième jour

On the second day of the Franco-British Young and Local Leaders Programme, the group travelled to Portsmouth to visit HMS Queen Elizabeth, aircraft carrier, aboard which they were welcomed by Rear Admiral Steve Moorhouse and discussions bringing out the strength and depth of cooperation between Europe’s two naval powers ensued. The day ended with a […]

Young Leaders – Day One / Premier jour

On the first day of the Franco-British Young and Local Leaders 2022 Programme, Young and Local Leaders were welcomed at the Wellcome Trust by Gerrit van Rossum, Chargé d’affaires at the French Embassy. The day continued with a visit to Parliament where the group met with The Rt Hon Stephan Crabb MP, Bim Afolami, Leo […]

Diner de bienvenue des Young et Local Leaders au Sénat / Young-Local Leaders welcome dinner at the Senate

Le 30 mai, le Conseil franco-britannique a organisé un dîner de bienvenue au Sénat avec la nouvelle promotion de Young Leaders-Local Leaders basés en France. Ils ont été accueillis par notre Président en France Hervé Mariton, l’Ambassadrice britannique en France, Dame Menna Rawling, et Madame la Sénatrice représentant les français établis hors de France, également membre […]

Visit to Hinkley Point – 22-23 March

On 22-23 March, the Franco-British Council organised a two day visit to Hinkley Point site in Somerset. A huge Franco-British collaboration in nuclear energy being developed by EDF Energy. The delegation included Board members, Young and Local Leaders plus representatives from our partner organisations. As part of this visit, the Council also hosted an energy […]

2022 Local Leaders announced / L’annonce de la cohorte des Local Leaders 2022

The Franco-British Council / Conseil Franco-Britannique has announced 6 new Local Leaders in the fifth year of its Local Leaders programme. The Local Leaders programme is an initiative dedicated to supporting the social mobility for young people in both countries. This programme brings talented individuals aged 20-30 from disadvantaged backgrounds who have demonstrated exceptional entrepreneurial […]