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Macron’s Trial by Fire

Hugo Drochon

Since the start of the Olympic Summer Games in Paris, Emmanuel Macron has reclaimed the initiative and confronted a political situation that is in many ways unprecedented for a French president. Not only has the center held, but the country may have a return to political stability in its sights.

 reflects on the French president's efforts to maintain control after a painful election season.
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