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French government faces a difficult fiscal dilemma
France’s weak GDP growth outlook carries important economic and political risks
EU farmer unrest looks set to persist
French farmers are determined to continue protests despite the government's decision to grant concessions
France’s Macron shifts focus to elections
Macron has chosen a new prime minister, Gabriel Attal, with the aim of defeating the far right in future elections
French reforms will boost far right appeal
Macron was forced to introduce tougher legislation on immigration following right-wing pressure
France’s domestic climate agenda will be cautious
President Emmanuel Macron’s ambitious drive for climate action internationally is not reflected at the domestic level
In the EU, France is uniquely exposed to the Gaza war
The war between Israel and Hamas is heightening domestic security concerns and fuelling political divisions
Paris will struggle to balance Rabat and Algiers ties
France is seeking to navigate contradictory relations with the major North African countries