FRANCE: Macron’s risky bet
Prime Minister Jean Castex announced on 29 January that the government would not impose the widely expected third nationwide lockdown to limit the spread of Covid-19 infections. President Emmanuel Macron’s last-minute U-turn, which goes against his scientific advisors’ opinion, r… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail Password […]
FRANCE: Three topics to watch in 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic will continue to dominate the agenda of President Emmanuel Macron’s administration during the first months of 2021. However, next year will mark the last opportunity for Macron to push for policy initiatives as the landscape of candidates running in the 2022… Become a member to read the rest of this article
FRANCE: New government brings more of the same
The announcement of the members of the reshuffled government on 6 July did not produce any surprises on the economic front. Finance and Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire has retained his post, and the changes to some of the key portfolios such as home affairs, labor, and the envir… Become a member to read […]
FRANCE: Macron (fully) in charge
As expected, President Emmanuel Macron has reshuffled his government following the 28 June local elections. The president’s decision to replace the popular Edouard Philippe with the little known center-right politician Jean Castex as prime minister suggests that Macron wants to b… Become a member to read the rest of this article
FRANCE: Macron’s ‘phase III’
President Emmanuel Macron is expected to reshuffle his government after the second round of the municipal elections taking place this Sunday, 28 June. It is unclear whether he will retain Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, whose popularity has received a boost due to his management… Become a member to read the rest of this article
EUROZONE: Merkron’s main risk is the interregnum (Italian politics in H2)
The Franco-German proposal for a budget-based recovery instrument is a promising first step, but significant political challenges still loom in H2/2020.A unique constellation of factors has motivated Berlin to move, but among the many open questions are reform commitments and re… Become a member to read the rest of this article
FRANCE: A return to the new political normal
The reported creation of a new group of MPs in the National Assembly might lead President Emmanuel Macron to lose his parliamentary majority. In such a scenario, however, the government would still be able to get legislation passed with the support of the Democratic Movement (MoD… Become a member to read the rest of […]
EUROPE: The politics of exit strategies
This piece provides an updated overview of the lockdown exit strategies currently being implemented by selected European governments, and the surrounding politics. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. Italy L… Become a member to read the rest of this article
Macro Series – Comment – War footing? Not Really
The fight against COVID-19 may be likened to a war: but in fiscal terms it is smaller. The spread of the COVID-19 virus is now dominating lives to the extent that at least two national leaders, President Macron of France and Prime Minister Johnson of the UK, and latt… Become a member to read […]
FRANCE: Government tries to move on
Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced on 29 February that he would make use of Article 49.3 of the French constitution to ram pension reform through parliament. While Philippe’s decision might create additional cracks inside the ruling Republic on the Move (LREM) party of Pre… Become a member to read the rest of this article