Emmanuel Macron wants to shake up the ailing French economy, bring together a bitterly divided country, and revive the European project. Project Syndicate writers examine the legacy he inherits and the scale of the challenges he faces.
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Emmanuel Macron wants to shake up the ailing French economy, bring together a bitterly divided country, and revive the European project. Project Syndicate writers examine the legacy he inherits and the scale of the challenges he faces.
Sep 13, 2017 Raphaël Hadas-Lebel considers whether French President Emmanuel Macron's new ethics push has gone too far.
May 11, 2017 Giles Merritt strikes a sobering note regarding the new French president's prospects for success.
May 10, 2017 Philippe Legrain cautions against rosy assessments of the significance of Emmanuel Macron's victory.
May 10, 2017 Zaki Laïdi explains Emmanuel Macron's strategic vision for restoring French leadership within the EU.
May 10, 2017 Dominique Moisi asks how a pro-European centrist won, despite economic malaise and growing security threats.
May 9, 2017 Bernard-Henri Lévy considers how the implausible plotline that brought France's new president to power will play out.
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