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Emmanuel Macron António Costa

French Republicans Should Put Policy Over Politics

Macron’s presidency isn’t going to collapse. Republicans should make the most of it.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 28, 2023March 28, 2023
Emmanuel Macron Ursula von der Leyen

Macron Is Winning the Argument for State Aid in Europe

Two years ago, the French president’s proposals were too far-fetched.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 18, 2023January 18, 2023
Emmanuel Macron

The Arguments For and Against French Pension Reform

The current retirement age is low, but the French object to working longer.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 11, 2023March 26, 2023
Westmaas Netherlands doctors office

How Government Creates Shortages of Doctors

France, the Netherlands and the United States limited slots for medical students.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 9, 2023March 16, 2023
Asylum center Ter Apel Netherlands

Europe’s Asylum Crisis, Explained

A deep dive into the numbers plus the policies of France, Italy and Netherlands.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 12, 2022February 3, 2023
Emmanuel Macron Kamala Harris

Russia Helped Repair American-French Relations

Not deliberately.

Pratik ChougulePratik ChouguleNovember 1, 2022December 21, 2022
Emmanuel Macron Ursula von der Leyen

Macron Is Right to Push Pension Reform

The current system isn’t fair.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 3, 2022November 9, 2022
Madrid Spain meat market

Don’t Tell Europeans to Cut Down on Meat

Politicians who tried have been flayed by carnivores.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 7, 2022November 21, 2022
Eemshaven Netherlands power plant

Europe’s Energy Crisis, Explained

Gas prices have reached record highs. Governments spend €280 billion on subsidies and tax cuts.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 27, 2022October 6, 2022
Paris France

The Center Did Not Hold in France

What Macron’s loss means for the Fifth Republic.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 19, 2022November 7, 2022
French parliament Paris

Takeaways from the French Legislative Elections

Macron has been weakened but remains in first place. The left has united, but it hasn’t grown.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 13, 2022August 27, 2022
Emmanuel Macron

Macron’s Party Is Up, But So Is the Left

The French president may defend his majority in parliament after all.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 27, 2022July 28, 2022
Emmanuel Macron

How Divided Government Works in France

Without a majority in the National Assembly, the president can still make foreign policy.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 11, 2022July 5, 2022
Louvre Paris France

Two Parties May Be Better Than Three

The only thing worse than two-party polarization is permanent rule by the center.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 29, 2022June 13, 2022
Emmanuel Macron

Macron’s Next Challenge: Defending His Majority in Parliament

The president’s second term could be a lot harder than his first.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 24, 2022June 9, 2022

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