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Emmanuel Macron

Christian Kern Emmanuel Macron

Macron Wins Central European Support for Posted-Workers Reform

The Frenchman argues rules must change to make Europeans feel the EU works for them.

Nick OttensAugust 24, 2017November 12, 2021
Paris France

Macron’s Liberalization Has Made Travel More Affordable in France

Allowing buses to compete with railways on long-distance routes has lowered prices.

Nick OttensAugust 10, 2017April 20, 2022
Lars Løkke Rasmussen Emmanuel Macron

Immigration Could Be Macron’s Achilles’ Heel

The president barely talks about an issue that preoccupies two-thirds of French voters.

Nick OttensAugust 4, 2017November 10, 2021

Macron Takes Inspiration from California and Scandinavia

The French president’s economic vision is a mix of the Californian and Scandinavian models.

Nick OttensAugust 2, 2017November 10, 2021
Emmanuel Macron

Don’t Read Too Much into Macron’s Falling Popularity

The president loses support from the people who would be hurt by his reforms.

Nick OttensJuly 26, 2017November 12, 2021
Lars Løkke Rasmussen Emmanuel Macron

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.

Nick OttensJuly 3, 2017November 12, 2021

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.

Nick OttensJune 28, 2017February 16, 2022

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.

Nick OttensJune 22, 2017November 21, 2021

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.

Nick OttensJune 21, 2017November 10, 2021
Emmanuel Macron

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.

Nick OttensJune 18, 2017April 20, 2022
French parliament Paris

Macron Projected to Win Comfortable Majority in France

Polls point to the biggest parliamentary majority for an incoming president since Charles de Gaulle.

Nick OttensJune 10, 2017November 21, 2021
Lars Løkke Rasmussen Emmanuel Macron

Macron Rewards Loyalists in Centrist French Cabinet

The new president elevates centrists from the two major parties who supported him in the election.

Nick OttensMay 17, 2017November 10, 2021
Emmanuel Macron

Emmanuel Macron Wins Election in France

The centrist former economy minister defeats the far right’s Marine Le Pen.

Atlantic SentinelMay 7, 2017April 20, 2022
Emmanuel Macron

France Eyes Macron-Le Pen Runoff After First Voting Round

Analysis and commentary about the first presidential voting round in France.

Atlantic SentinelApril 23, 2017April 4, 2022
Emmanuel Macron

Elect Macron to Move France Forward

The former economy minister can make France confident and competitive again.

Atlantic SentinelApril 21, 2017December 4, 2021

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