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Claire Stam

How Macron is courting support beyond his party

French President Emmanuel Macron has presented his strategy for the parliamentary election campaign. His party is ready to take on social democrats, representatives of the "Gaullist right" and environmentalists. Gabriel Attal is leading the campaign.

Von Claire Stam

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New elections: Why France will lose influence

In the all-important phase following the European elections, France's politicians are preoccupied with the surprising new elections in their own country. Macron's “high-risk game” is not only causing head-scratching in Paris.

Von Claire Stam

Macron in Dresden: Who the French president is warning against

In a speech at the Europe Festival in Dresden, French President Emmanuel Macron issued an urgent warning against the rise of the far right and sharply criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán. His demands: a Europe of defense and a new EU growth pact.

Von Claire Stam