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The populist challenge
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In 2021, millions of Europeans will vote, in times of corona. General, regional or local elections will be held in several EU countries, including Germany, France , Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czeck Republic and The Netherlands. Will the pandemic leave its mark and change their political landscapes? And how about the challenge of holding safe elections within the applicable corona measures?
France's President Emmanuel Macron gives a press conference with President of the European Council and President of the European Commission at The European Council Building in Brussels on June 24, 2022. Photo: Ludovic Marin / AFP
France's President Emmanuel Macron gives... […]
Elections, Infographic

Move over, Jupiter: France’s parliament takes centre stage

By design, France is usually governed by a president vested with extraordinary powers. But after the recent election, Emmanuel Macron now finds himself at the mercy of a newly influential parliament.
2 months ago
Europe now finds itself short of national leaders with the charisma and political space to champion its values on the global stage. Photo: Ludovic Marin / Pool / AFP
Europe now finds itself short of nationa... […]
Elections, Infographic

Macron’s domestic travails to sap European leadership

Emmanuel Macron's loss of his overall majority risks further weakening European leadership, with France's leader set to be distracted by domestic troubles even while retaining control over foreign policy
2 months ago
Emmanuel Macron celebrates his victory in France's presidential election run-off on the Champ de Mars in Paris on April 24, 2022. Photo: Thomas Coex / AFP
Emmanuel Macron celebrates his victory i... […]
Economy, Elections, Data-Dashboard, Infographic

Five challenges for Macron in new term

French President Emmanuel Macron faces a daunting range of tasks after defeating far-right leader Marine Le Pen and winning a new term at the Elysee Palace. AFP looks at five challenges ahead for the centrist
4 months ago
A TV screen displays the live televised debate between French President and La Republique en Marche (LREM) party candidate Emmanuel Macron (L) and French far-right party Rassemblement National (RN) presidential candidate Marine Le Pen, broadcast on French TV channels TF1 and France 2, in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, ahead of the second round of France's presidential election. Photo: Ludovic Marin / AFP
A TV screen displays the live televised ... […]
Elections, Infographic

The key moments in French presidential debate

French President Emmanuel Macron and far-right veteran Marine Le Pen went head-to-head in a live presidential debate on Wednesday night that could be crucial in determining the outcome of this weekend's election
4 months ago
Leaflets and ballot papers for French President Emmanuel Macron (R) and Rassemblement National (RN) party presidential candidate Marine Le Pen ahead of the second round of the French presidential election, in Tokyo on April 19, 2022. Photo: Charly Triballeau / AFP
Leaflets and ballot papers for French Pr... […]
Elections, Infographic

French presidential TV debate: pivotal campaign moment

The live televised presidential debate on Wednesday between President Emmanuel Macron and his far-right challenger Marine Le Pen is set to be a crucial moment in a tight race for the Elysee
4 months ago
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