Macron Wins Central European Support for Posted-Workers Reform
The Frenchman argues rules must change to make Europeans feel the EU works for them.
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Macron’s Liberalization Has Made Travel More Affordable in France
Allowing buses to compete with railways on long-distance routes has lowered prices.
Immigration Could Be Macron’s Achilles’ Heel
The president barely talks about an issue that preoccupies two-thirds of French voters.
Macron Takes Inspiration from California and Scandinavia
The French president’s economic vision is a mix of the Californian and Scandinavian models.
Don’t Read Too Much into Macron’s Falling Popularity
The president loses support from the people who would be hurt by his reforms.
Accusations of “Imperial” Macron Are Over the Top
Don’t mistake the president’s theater for putting style over substance. The goal is economic reform.
Macron Makes Start with Labor Reform in France
The changes aren’t overly ambitious and stand a good chance of being rubber-stamped by parliament.
Chemical Weapons in Syria Would Cross Red Line: Macron
The new French president sets a red line and criticizes Barack Obama for not enforcing his.
Losing Ministers May Be Blessing in Disguise for Macron
It’s not an auspicious start, but the new president is rid of a potential troublemaker.
After Landslide, Macron’s Challenge Lies in Forgotten France
The president must convince the less prosperous half of his country that liberal reform will benefit them too.
Macron Projected to Win Comfortable Majority in France
Polls point to the biggest parliamentary majority for an incoming president since Charles de Gaulle.
Macron Rewards Loyalists in Centrist French Cabinet
The new president elevates centrists from the two major parties who supported him in the election.
Emmanuel Macron Wins Election in France
The centrist former economy minister defeats the far right’s Marine Le Pen.
France Eyes Macron-Le Pen Runoff After First Voting Round
Analysis and commentary about the first presidential voting round in France.
Elect Macron to Move France Forward
The former economy minister can make France confident and competitive again.