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Emmanuel Macron

Marine Le Pen

Programs of the French Presidential Candidates, Compared

Left-right divisions have become less relevant.

Nick OttensApril 13, 2017April 4, 2022
French parliament Paris

Neither Macron Nor Le Pen May Win Legislative Majority

The next French president could have a hard time getting plans through parliament.

Nick OttensApril 6, 2017November 10, 2021

Macron Wins Support of Former French Prime Minister Valls

Manuel Valls supports his former economy minister instead of the leader of his party.

Nick OttensMarch 29, 2017December 1, 2021
François Fillon

Hamon, Macron Face Putin Apologists in French Debate

Three of the five top contenders for the French presidency make excuses for Vladimir Putin.

Nick OttensMarch 21, 2017November 10, 2021

France Must Reform in Order to Prove Itself: Macron

France can’t expect Germany to support more spending if it doesn’t reform.

Nick OttensFebruary 24, 2017November 10, 2021

Bayrou Throws Support Behind Fellow Centrist in France

If centrist voters switch to Emmanuel Macron, he would almost certainly qualify for the runoff.

Nick OttensFebruary 22, 2017November 10, 2021
Marine Le Pen

Clinton-Trump Redux in France

France has a chance to breathe new life into the world order America has turned its back on.

Nick OttensFebruary 11, 2017November 10, 2021
Emmanuel Macron

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.

Nick OttensFebruary 1, 2017December 4, 2021
Emmanuel Macron

Hamon’s Victory Could Help Macron in French Presidential Election

The Socialists may have just helped the cause of the center-left Emmanuel Macron.

Nick OttensJanuary 29, 2017November 10, 2021

Macron Crowds Center in French Presidential Election

In a three-way contest, the former economy minister could appear untested.

Nick OttensNovember 16, 2016November 10, 2021

Macron Still an Unlikely Contender for French Presidency

The outgoing economy minister doesn’t have a lot of support inside the ruling Socialist Party.

Nick OttensAugust 31, 2016November 10, 2021

Valls More Likely to Succeed Hollande Than Macron

Unlike his economy minister, Manuel Valls can appeal to the center without losing the left.

Nick OttensMay 3, 2016December 1, 2021

Copé, Macron Highlight Timidity of French Parties

Two politicians who are to the right of their parties call for more liberalization.

Nick OttensApril 7, 2016November 10, 2021

French Economy Minister Seeks to Buy Time with Deregulation

Emmanuel Macron hopes reforms will convince the EU to give France more time for deficit reduction.

Nick OttensOctober 16, 2014April 13, 2021

Hollande Signals Pro-Business Policy with Economy Appointment

The French president reassures firms by bringing in a former banker.

Nick OttensAugust 26, 2014November 13, 2021

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