France
German foreign policy faces testing waters
The challenges of multilateralism and fragmentation of domestic politics raise questions for Berlin's foreign policy
GermanyFrance set for public sector disturbance over new laws
France's Senate begins debating controversial educational reforms that will cut civil service posts if approved
FranceTrade risks could derail promising euro-area spending
First quarter euro-area growth was confirmed at 0.4%, with Germany moving clear of recession, but trade risks are high
EuropeEU elections could bolster Euroscepticism
EPP and Socialists are unlikely to have a shared majority, which has been crucial for policy stability
EUEuro-area manufacturing is stabilising at a weak level
The euro-area manufacturing PMI fell for a third month in April, led by the German PMI languishing near an 80-month low
EuropeEuro-area return to recession cannot be ruled out
Euro-area GDP growth edged up to 0.4% in January-March, but the bloc faces a struggle to continue growing at this rate
EuropeFrench unrest will continue and Macron will survive
Macron has announced a fresh range of policy reforms in response to anti-government unrest
FranceUrban-rural divide is growing in main EU countries
Regions throughout Europe’s largest economies are being left behind by cities
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