France
French government faces tough parliamentary hurdles
France’s minority government faces strong opposition to its budget, medium-term financial plans and immigration reforms
FranceGerman-French defence tensions will persist
Germany’s acquisition of the Arrow 3 defence system from Israel has exposed significant EU divisions over defence policy
GermanyFrance will pursue a balancing strategy towards China
France has intensified diplomatic and corporate engagement with China in recent months
FrancePolicing troubles will persist in France
Recent riots have exposed serious challenges related to the nature of policing in France
FranceFrench riots have potential to cause long-term effects
The police killing of a youth of Algerian descent has fuelled violence and polarising political narratives
FranceFrance’s Macron seeks to refocus domestic agenda
With no majority, Macron is seeking to maximise his chances of implementing the rest of his reform agenda
FranceFrance’s role in Eastern Europe will expand
President Macron's speech at a security conference in Slovakia highlights France's growing importance in Eastern Europe
FranceNorth Sea wind pact will require major state support
Nine northern European countries have agreed significantly to bolster wind energy production in the North Sea
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