France
Polls bode well for Macron's re-election bid
Valerie Pecresse's struggles in the polls are good news for Emmanuel Macron's re-election prospects
FranceFrench withdrawal from Mali would allow partial ops
France announced it would withdraw its forces from Mali after months of deteriorating relations
MaliMacron and Scholz clarify Russia options and sanctions
The French president's talks in Moscow leave room for further talks while a German-US summit underlines NATO solidarity
RussiaFrance will do little to advance Balkan EU accession
France’s contradictory position on the Western Balkans’ EU accession will frustrate ambitions for its EU presidency
FranceMali's hardline stance may force quicker French exit
Mali expelled the French ambassador, days after it asked Danish forces to leave
MaliRegional coups undermine French military strategy
France's foreign minister has stated that France and Europe have to "adapt" their security posture in the Sahel
West AfricaEU remains weak over China despite tougher stance
The European Commission is taking China to court over its approach towards Lithuania
EUGermany may weaken the West's response over Russia
The Russian military build-up of troops around Ukraine has created divisions within Germany’s parties and government
Russia
