Macron Rewards Loyalists in Centrist French Cabinet
The new president elevates centrists from the two major parties who supported him in the election.
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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.
Programs of the French Presidential Candidates, Compared
Left-right divisions have become less relevant.
Neither Macron Nor Le Pen May Win Legislative Majority
The next French president could have a hard time getting plans through parliament.
Macron Wins Support of Former French Prime Minister Valls
Manuel Valls supports his former economy minister instead of the leader of his party.
Hamon, Macron Face Putin Apologists in French Debate
Three of the five top contenders for the French presidency make excuses for Vladimir Putin.
France Must Reform in Order to Prove Itself: Macron
France can’t expect Germany to support more spending if it doesn’t reform.
Bayrou Throws Support Behind Fellow Centrist in France
If centrist voters switch to Emmanuel Macron, he would almost certainly qualify for the runoff.
Clinton-Trump Redux in France
France has a chance to breathe new life into the world order America has turned its back on.
Stars Align in Emmanuel Macron’s Favor in France
Between a hopeless candidate on the left and a scandal on the right, Macron has a fighting chance.
Hamon’s Victory Could Help Macron in French Presidential Election
The Socialists may have just helped the cause of the center-left Emmanuel Macron.
Macron Crowds Center in French Presidential Election
In a three-way contest, the former economy minister could appear untested.
Macron Still an Unlikely Contender for French Presidency
The outgoing economy minister doesn’t have a lot of support inside the ruling Socialist Party.