France
Prospects for the EU in 2019
National politics will overshadow plans for deeper EU integration
EUEuro-area budget will face opposition from all sides
Both stable and unstable economies will view the euro-area budget plan with scepticism
EUDomestic politics will hit Macron's EU support
President Emmanuel Macron's domestic unpopularity will affect his international efforts to combat the far-right
FranceProspects for the euro-area in 2019
Declining growth rates will provoke rising tensions and the risk of recession across Europe
EuropeUnderlying problems outlast New Caledonia referendum
Cross-party talks in Paris next month aim to move on from November 4’s independence referendum
New CaledoniaFighting terrorism in Europe will become harder
Emerging social, political and economic trends will increase terrorism risks
EuropeMerkel opens door for a different Europe
Merkel's departure is a symbol of the challenges facing Europe, and could weaken Germany's international influence
GermanyOutlook for euro-area growth and prices is modest
Euro-area GDP growth slowed the most in July-September since ECB quantitative easing began -- just as easing winds down
Europe
