Sarkozy’s Hard Line Pushes Center-Right Voters to Juppé
The former French president’s uncompromising law-and-order rhetoric is turning away center-right voters.
France
Post Brexit, France May Get the European Army It Always Wanted
France has long aspired to lead a defense union outside NATO.
Macron Still an Unlikely Contender for French Presidency
The outgoing economy minister doesn’t have a lot of support inside the ruling Socialist Party.
Hardliner Sarkozy Gains Ground in Wake of Terror Attacks
The former French president’s chances of returning to power in 2017 are rising.
Central Europeans Can’t Count on France Alone
Now is the time for Poland to repair relations with Berlin.
British EU Exit Divides French Presidential Hopefuls
Nicolas Sarkozy calls for sweeping treaty changes. Alain Juppé argues for more of the same.
British EU Exit Would Be Diplomatic Disaster for France
Britain’s withdrawal would upset the balance of power in Europe.
Hollande Hopes to Emerge Stronger from Primary
A left-wing nominating contest might be a blessing in disguise for France’s historically unpopular president.
France’s Sarkozy Endorses Two-Speed Europe
The once and possibly future president calls for different levels of integration.
Refinery Strikes Typical of French Labor Relations
It’s not that the French strike more. It’s that when they do, they are louder and adamant.
French Socialists Enact Labor Reforms by Decree
Socialist Party leaders bypass opposition from within their own party to liberalize the French labor market.
France Leads Opposition to South America Trade Deal
The country is apprehensive about liberalizing trade with a major exporter of agricultural products.
Valls More Likely to Succeed Hollande Than Macron
Unlike his economy minister, Manuel Valls can appeal to the center without losing the left.
Copé, Macron Highlight Timidity of French Parties
Two politicians who are to the right of their parties call for more liberalization.
France Waters Down Proposed Labor Reforms
Liberalizations that could have given especially small businesses some breathing space are canceled.