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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
FranceGerman government will push for EU reforms
Germany is positioning itself as a strong advocate for both EU enlargement and internal reform
GermanyIn 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
FranceFrench growth will be weak over the coming quarters
Latest data suggests that economic growth is slowing and could even contract in the third quarter
FranceGerman automakers face obstacles on all fronts
The green transition and geopolitical rivalry are undermining the competitiveness of Germany’s automobile industry
GermanyEnlargement may become EU priority once again
A French-German report charts the way forward to reforming the EU in order to facilitate the accession of new members
EUSerious EU-China trade conflict is unlikely
The EU’s anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric vehicles could result in the imposition of additional tariffs
EUEU tensions over immigration are growing
The surge in irregular migration and asylum seekers is fuelling friction between the EU’s largest member-states
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