France is in limbo as its politicians continue to battle it out
France’s Gabriel Attal has resigned as prime minister. President Emmanuel Macron even made a ceremony out of it. And yet,…
The end of Macronism
The second round of French elections this weekend will not mark the end of Macron as president, nor will it…
How Marine Le Pen could win
Rumours that Emmanuel Macron could resign if Marine Le Pen wins a majority in parliament spooked French markets so much…
The Netherlands is showing how not to tackle climate change
For weeks now, Dutch farmers have been protesting against the government’s plans on nitrogen emissions cuts, creating havoc in the…
The problem with euro-dollar parity
The euro is nearly level with the dollar. It should not matter in theory, because of the relatively low share…
Turkey’s grain diplomacy
Recep Tayyip Erdogan is once again using Turkey’s geopolitical position for his own ends, this time dictating grain shipments from…
Marine Le Pen is the big winner in France's anti-Macron election
Emmanuel Macron has lost his absolute majority. The surprise winner was Marine Le Pen and her party, Rassemblement National, while…
Where does Macron go from here?
The French do not want Emmanuel Macron’s party to win in the National Assembly, at least according to polls taken at…
Le Pen, Zemmour and the two French far rights
Just about two months ahead of the French elections, a first poll for Le Parisién suggests that Marine Le Pen…
Europe's emerging energy crisis
After the pandemic, is energy the next European crisis? Gas prices have hit new records, reaching $180 per barrel in…
The fifth Covid wave could break Macron
The fifth Covid wave has started in Europe. Some governments are already imposing lockdowns and wage cuts for the unvaccinated…
Is Marine Le Pen’s presidential bid doomed?
Nothing went as predicted in France’s regional elections. Marine Le Pen’s Rassemblement National did not win a single region and…
