French riots an unwelcome, perilous crisis for Macron
The riots in France sparked by the police killing of a teenager represent a deeply unwelcome and perilous crisis for President Emmanuel Macron, just as he was looking to press…
Macron’s vision
French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent visit to China augurs well for a world that faces the possibilities of conflicts in Europe and Asia. The visit might pave the way for…
Macron’s pro-European agenda?
French President Emmanuel Macron in a rather blunt tone at the first session of the cabinet meeting after the country’s traditional August holiday break said: “Our system based on freedom…
Macron tests German patience in split over Brexit delay
The 'De Gaulle moment' that many had speculated about before Wednesday night's Brexit summit did not come, but President Emmanuel Macron still lived up to the spirit of the post-war…
Macron ‘reaching out’ to Trump
New French President Emmanuel Macron is trying to serve as a bridge between Europe and Donald Trump, seeking to influence and understand the US president amid widespread confusion in Paris…
‘Macronomics’ faces clash with French ballot box
France's incoming president Emmanuel Macron has an ambitious economic agenda and a favourable economic environment and business leaders' backing in his favour - but can he bring change? Even if…
Same old elite? Macron’s ‘revolution’ fails with fed up French
Jean-Baptiste Moreau, a farmer who splits his time between parliament and his cowsheds, thought he would be part of the solution to France's political problems when he was elected. The…
Germany hits brakes on Macron’s European dreams
French President Emmanuel Macron's vision for a stronger European Union may be in tatters as a growing rift emerges with Germany on everything from defence to his plans for deeper…
Europe’s populist wave stalls as Macron storms into French runoff
The populist tsunami that slammed into Britain last year, before sweeping across the Atlantic to the United States, may have faded on the shores of France on Sunday. Despite a…
Macronomics’ faces clash with French ballot box
France's incoming president Emmanuel Macron has an ambitious economic agenda and a favourable economic environment and business leaders' backing in his favour - but can he bring change? Even if…
