Posted on Wednesday 21st April 2010
John Loughlin was designated an Officier dans l'Ordre des Palmes Académiques by the National Ministry of Education of the Republic of France on January 11, 2010. This distinguished award is given to those who have made a major contribution to French education and culture. John was honored for his distinguished academic career devoted to European politics, his tireless contribution to the diffusion of the French language and culture in the United Kingdom, and his extensive publications on France.