France
Scandal could do permanent damage to France’s Macron
A scandal involving his former bodyguard continues to plague the French president
FranceBodyguard scandal may weaken France’s Macron
The president’s security chief was filmed beating protesters
FranceFrance’s Macron will try to win back centre-left
The president will try to counter the perception that he is only benefiting the rich
FranceProspects for Western Europe to end-2018
The second half of the year will be shaped by the outcome of Germany’s internal power struggle
Western EuropeEU reform compromise will boost Merkel and Macron
Ahead of a crucial EU summit, the two leaders reached compromise on euro-area reform and immigration
GermanySplits among the G7 will likely be replicated
The G7 meeting between France, Canada, the United Kingdom, United States, Italy, Japan and Germany ended fractiously
InternationalFrench-UK warships will aggravate tensions with China
France and the United Kingdom are becoming involved in the South China Sea disputes
ChinaParis talks could shift Libya divides
Only four main Libyan players have been invited to an international meeting in Paris
Libya
