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In the cultural sphere, France continues to be influential—hosting events like the inauguration of the Eiffel Tower in 1889, and recent achievements like winning the 1998 World Cup and hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The nation has faced modern challenges such as terrorism, notably the Charlie Hebdo attack and the Bataclan concert massacre.
Contemporary France: Challenges and Achievements
Today, France under President Emmanuel Macron has navigated events like the Yellow Vests protests (2018), the COVID-19 pandemic that prompted a nationwide lockdown, and ongoing debates over immigration, identity, and European integration.