Rutte Survives Tax Debacle, Middle America Not Doing So Badly
The Dutch prime minister is reprimanded. Small-town Americans take matters into their own hands.
Emmanuel Macron
Merkel Eclipsed by Macron, Mistaking Trump’s Lies for Authenticity
Emmanuel Macron leverages his relationship with Donald Trump to elevate France in the world.
Macron’s Priorities for Trump, Tillerson’s Disastrous Tenure
Emmanuel Macron is unlikely to convince the American to stay in the Iran nuclear deal.
Merkel Presents Alternative Eurozone Plan, Erdoğan Calls Early Elections
Germany would expand the Eurogroup in order to promote economic reforms.
Macron’s German Challenge, What America Should Attempt in Syria
Angela Merkel is wary of risk-sharing. America should try to break up Assad, Iran and Russia.
Macron Marches On, China Retaliates in Trade War
The French president isn’t giving in to rail workers. China threatens the United States with tariffs.
Falling Popularity Won’t Keep Macron Up at Night
The French president has four years left. The opposition is divided.
Trump Agrees to Meet Kim, Trans Pacific Partnership Continues Without Him
It would be the first time an American president met with the North Korean dictator.
Trump’s Son-in-Law Loses Access, Macron Takes on Rail Unions
Jared Kushner loses his access to top-secret intelligence. Emmanuel Macron announces plans to overhaul railways.
Macron Breaks Taboo, Spain Makes Gibraltar Demands
Emmanuel Macron opens the door to farm subsidy cuts. Spain wants power over Gibraltar’s airport.
Macron Has Not Saved Europe All By Himself
The Frenchman has lifted liberal spirits, but he did not defeat the nativist insurgency.
Macron Bounces Back in Polls. Does It Matter?
The French president has four more years to go until he must face voters again.
Momentum for Macron’s EU Reforms, But Obstacles Ahead
Support for the French president’s plans is growing, but opponents are also organizing.
Emmanuel Macron: Free Trader or Protectionist?
The French president hasn’t turned out to be the libertarian some of his admirers were hoping for.
Posted-Workers Reform a Largely Symbolic Victory for Macron
The changes affect few workers, but the French leader believes they have symbolic value.