France’s Hollande Unlikely to Risk More Reforms Until 2017
The French president must avoid splitting his party with liberal economic reforms as he seeks reelection.
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Greece Has United Europe Against It — Except France
No one but François Hollande still sympathizes with the Greeks. But what can he do?
Euroskeptics Sympathetic as Greeks Vote Down Austerity
Euroskeptics see the Greek “no” as a vindication of their long-held doubts about the euro.
France Takes Hard Line with Iran, Deepens Ties with Arabs
It’s hard not to see a connection between France’s new alliances in the Middle East and its hard line against Iran.
France, Kuwait, Tunisia Attacks Suggest Islamic State Influence
Even if the three attacks were not coordinated, they may all have been inspired by the Islamic State.
Dutch, French Nationalists to Form Euroskeptic Bloc
Marine Le Pen and Geert Wilders finally find enough allies to form a bloc in Strasbourg.
Proposed Reforms Sustain French Labor Market Divide
François Hollande won’t make it easier to fire French workers.
After Party Name Change, Sarkozy Sets Sights on Rival
The former French leader must now convince his party to give him another go at the presidency.
Russia No Longer Interested in Buying French Warships
Russia says it no longer wants the helicopter carriers France is refusing to deliver.
France Unlikely to Overhaul Economy Before Next Election
The ruling Socialists are unlikely to try more economic reform before the next election.
France’s Le Pen Breaks with Father, Party Founder
Marine Le Pen breaks with her father after he accuses her of betraying the party’s principles.
Business Policy Divides Socialists in Britain, France
Socialists split on whether to be for or against business.
Sarkozy’s Conservatives Prevail in Local Elections
The former president’s right-wing alliance takes over 28 local authorities.
Sarkozy Defeats Nationalists, Claims Local Election Victory
The mainstream rights win local elections in France. Marine Le Pen underperforms.
Sarkozy Seeks to Outflank French Nationalists
He could alienate moderate French voters in the process.