French Right Struggles to Unite Against Macron
Both the center-right Republicans and the far-right National Front are riven with divisions.
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Poland Makes Mistake Engaging with France But Not Germany
The Polish government’s World War II obsession is blinding it to the need for an alliance with Berlin.
Independence Sentiment Aroused in French Catalonia
The referendum in Spain and administrative changes in France have given North Catalans pause.
Posted-Workers Reform a Largely Symbolic Victory for Macron
The changes affect few workers, but the French leader believes they have symbolic value.
Evaluating Macron’s Proposals for EU Reform
The Frenchman’s proposals fall into three categories: difficult, doable and low-hanging fruit.
Emmanuel Macron Suffered Two Setbacks This Weekend
Senate elections in France and federal elections in Germany have made Macron’s job more difficult.
Mixed Views from France on Catalan Referendum
Most French media call on Catalan and Spanish leaders to work out a compromise.
Why Marine Le Pen Turned on Her Right-Hand Man
On key issues, Florian Philippot was on the wrong side of the National Front’s electorate.
Macron a Failure Already?
Calling the French president a failure for doing what he was elected to do makes no sense.
Happy Germans Vote for the Center, Others Drawn to Extremes
Other Europeans have yet to feel the economic recovery.
Macron, Unperturbed by Falling Popularity, Pushes Labor Reforms
The president expects his approval rating to recover once liberalizations bear fruit.
Macron Wins Central European Support for Posted-Workers Reform
The Frenchman argues rules must change to make Europeans feel the EU works for them.
Allies Hope for the Best from Trump, Must Plan for the Worst
Donald Trump might still morph into a more conventional president, but allies cannot take chance.
Macron’s Liberalization Has Made Travel More Affordable in France
Allowing buses to compete with railways on long-distance routes has lowered prices.
Immigration Could Be Macron’s Achilles’ Heel
The president barely talks about an issue that preoccupies two-thirds of French voters.