France
New French cabinet may be short-lived
Macron appointed a diverse cabinet as promised during his campaign, but he may be forced to make changes
FranceEU reserve forces will focus on supporting roles
Reserve forces across the continent have shrunk and narrowed their focus since the Cold War
EUSupport from mainstream politicians may boost Macron
Socialist and Republican heavyweights have announced their support for En Marche
FranceEgypt’s foreign policy will be a balancing act
Cairo’s anti-Islamism jars with chief backer Saudi Arabia, but brings it closer to the United Arab Emirates and Russia
EgyptFractured French populace may thwart Macron
Divisions within society may present a greater challenge to Macron than his likely lack of support in parliament
FranceFinal debate unlikely to sway French voters
Macron remains likely to win against National Front leader Le Pen in the run-off round of the presidential election
FranceInvestors rotate into Europe ahead of French run-off
Euro-area GDP rose by 1.7% year-on-year in the first quarter, outpacing 0.7% US growth and fuelling a euro market rally
InternationalAlliance unlikely to change French election outlook
A defeated conservative candidate endorsed National Front leader Marine Le Pen
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