Catherine Field is an award-winning journalist with a distinguished career spanning radio, television, and print media. With a focus on European politics, international relations, and current affairs, she has become a respected voice on the intersection of France's political dynamics and its role within the European Union. Since 1999, Catherine has been based in France, providing insightful coverage on events such as the French presidential elections, the Franco-German alliance under leaders like Macron and Merkel, and the broader implications of movements like Brexit, nationalism, and populism on international trade and security.

Before settling in France, Catherine's journalistic journey took her to Hong Kong as The Observer's China Correspondent and to Berlin, where she served as the newspaper's correspondent from 1986 until 1993. Her reporting on the lead-up to the fall of the Berlin Wall earned her a silver medal at the New York International Festival of Radio. Catherine's storytelling prowess was further recognized when she was named runner-up in the New Zealand Canon Media Awards 2015 for her coverage of the anniversary of 'The Rainbow Warrior' attack, and again in the New Zealand Radio Awards 2015 for her reporting on 'The Paris Attacks' on November 13, 2015.

Catherine began her career with the BBC in London, working with the World Service news and later with the BBC-2 TV current affairs program 'Newsnight.' Her assignments have taken her to pivotal moments in history, including the handover of Hong Kong, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the collapse of the Soviet Union. She has also reported from challenging locations such as North Korea, Burma, Tibet, and Albania. As a seasoned journalist, Catherine continues to contribute to French, Canadian, and American television, bringing her expertise and nuanced understanding of complex global issues to audiences worldwide.