Macron is France’s ‘worst’ president. Just ask his old mentor. – POLITICO
Minc, an influential businessman who has advised multiple French presidents dating back to François Mitterrand in the 1980s,…
Moody’s cuts outlook on France as Lecornu struggles to pass budget – POLITICO
Friday’s decision “reflects the increased risk that the fragmentation of the country’s political landscape will continue to impair…
‘President of the rich’ under strain as France lurches from crisis to crisis
On October 16, French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu narrowly survived two no-confidence votes in the National Assembly, averting…
Sun sets on Macron as Europe’s visionary-in-chief – POLITICO
Macron in recent months has become more cautious, balking at proposals that risk generating a backlash in France,…
Macron publicly backs PM’s decision to freeze landmark pensions reform – POLITICO
The freeze helped ensure Lecornu’s government would at least temporarily have the tacit support of the Socialists, who…
France downgraded by S&P as budget uncertainty ‘remains elevated’ – POLITICO
The freeze of the pensions law until the next presidential election in 2027 was significant concession to the Socialist…
Macron’s pension reform gamble poses dilemma for center-left opposition – POLITICO
The social security budget would likely need votes from the Socialists, whose 69 lawmakers hold the balance of…
What’s really wrong with French politics – POLITICO
Lecornu, who resigned as prime minister last Monday only to be re-appointed on Friday evening, recognized that the…
Lecornu names new French government after reappointment – POLITICO
Lescure faces the difficult task of passing a budget for next year while cutting France’s massive public spending…
Top French union leader says entire pensions system should be rebuilt – POLITICO
Momentum to suspend the reform, which remains unpopular, has grown in recent days after the collapse of a…