Elections & Referendums

Views from the Capitals: Working with President Macron

Macron’s win was received with a sigh of relief across Europe, but what follows cannot be “politics as usual”. Can he garner support in the European Union?

The Macron leak that wasn’t

So stark is the absence of interesting information that one could conclude that the Macronleak was a false flag operation designed to point the finger at Russia

Brexit, Trump, France: third time unlucky?

A tumultuous election season has stirred up France's political landscape. While Macron seems likely to win, he needs to do so convincingly to create new stability.

Macron and the French Paradox

While commentators focused largely on negative aspects, France has seen an unprecedentedly pro-European electoral campaign

Planning for President Le Pen

Europe must address seriously the possibility of Marine Le Pen winning, however unlikely it may seem

Brexit looms large over UK election

The Prime Minister’s opportunistic decision to capitalise on her strong domestic standing is complicated by the international context