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.
Vive La France?
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Transparency’s Diminishing Returns
Transparency’s Diminishing Returns
Sep 13, 2017 Raphaël Hadas-Lebel considers whether French President Emmanuel Macron's new ethics push has gone too far.
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Macron and a Sixth Republic?
Macron and a Sixth Republic?
May 11, 2017 Giles Merritt strikes a sobering note regarding the new French president's prospects for success.
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Has Populism Peaked?
Has Populism Peaked?
May 10, 2017 Philippe Legrain cautions against rosy assessments of the significance of Emmanuel Macron's victory.
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France Returns to Europe
France Returns to Europe
May 10, 2017 Zaki Laïdi explains Emmanuel Macron's strategic vision for restoring French leadership within the EU.
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The Macron Miracle
The Macron Miracle
May 10, 2017 Dominique Moisi asks how a pro-European centrist won, despite economic malaise and growing security threats.
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Emmanuel Macron, the Novel
Emmanuel Macron, the Novel
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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