France
French election race could be tighter than expected
Macron and Le Pen could face a tougher battle to advance to the second round of the presidential elections
FranceMali may use threat of greater Russian influence again
Sparring has intensified between Mali and European countries over a potential deal between Bamako and Wagner mercenaries
MaliMali may use Wagner for leverage on poll delay
Mali's prime minister said the elections that would mark the end of the transition back to democracy may be delayed
MaliEU-US tension could undermine cooperation on China
A new military pact between United States, Australia and the United Kingdom could weaken US-EU cooperation on China
United NationsRussian mercenaries would worsen Mali's ties with EU
Reports have emerged that the Malian authorities are looking to hire Russian mercenaries
MaliStudy sheds new light on Russian influence campaigns
A new academic study shows how Russian influence operations are leveraging all media vectors against the West
InternationalCOVID-19 performance strengthens France’s Macron
France is now one of the better-performing EU countries which it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations
FranceReforming France’s EdF will be challenging
Efforts to reform the state-owned electricity company face obstacles at both the EU and domestic levels
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