France

  • Aug 4, 2021
  • 7 min read

French far-right rivalry favours Macron’s election bid

Erik Zemmour, the far-right figure who is a threat to Marine Le Pen, is preparing to enter the race to become president

France
  • Jul 26, 2021
  • 2 min read

European health passes may deepen vaccine divisions

Strict conditions to enter social venues have triggered large protests in Italy, France and Greece

France
  • Jul 19, 2021
  • 7 min read

France’s Macron seeks to relaunch economic reforms

Macron may relaunch his economic reforms this autumn, including controversial reforms to the pension system

France
  • Jul 8, 2021
  • 2 min read

French support will ensure Deby's control of Chad

The new leader of Chad’s military junta had his first official visit to France this week

Chad
  • Jul 7, 2021
  • 2 min read

EU growth forecasts could influence fiscal policy

A strong rebound could embolden fiscal hawks to call for a strict re-imposition of spending rules from 2023

EU
  • Jul 6, 2021
  • 7 min read

EU-China investment deal is running out of time

European opposition to the EU-China CAI has both deepened and grown in recent months

EU
  • Jul 5, 2021
  • 2 min read

France will struggle to end Sahel security operations

Paris said it would resume cooperation with Malian armed forces about a month after it suspended ties

Mali
  • Jun 30, 2021
  • 7 min read

France’s regional results intensify presidential race

France's regional election results are a wake-up call to Macron and Le Pen ahead of next year’s presidential election

France