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Collapse of the Left’s Economic Agenda in the Eurozone
“Hollande has not given us anything different. It’s nothing like his election pledges.” These are, more often than not, the views of the French towards their President. François Hollande was elected in...
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What’s Next for Mali?
It has been a few months since the ongoing military operation led by France in Mali began, which could be nearing its end, according to French president François Hollande and Chadian president Idriss...
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Why Political Parties in Opposition Will Never Embrace Austerity
“The President’s great failing is that he has never tried to convince his countrymen of the need for reform. His election campaign largely ignored the subject, giving voters the impression that more...
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Will Snowden Affair Derail EU-US Free Trade Talks?
The latest revelations made by NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden that US security agencies are actively involved in electronic surveillance of European phone and internet traffic cast another shadow on...
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The Eurozone Isn’t Quite Bailed-out Yet
According to several recent statistics, the Eurozone’s future is looking brighter than it has in a long time. Not only has Eurozone unemployment fallen for the first time in two years, but...
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Is Shale Gas Excitement in Eastern Europe Unwarranted?
Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, as it is commonly known, is the method of extracting natural gas from shale rock. Despite environmental concerns over the process of pumping water and chemicals deep...
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French economic malaise spurs regional doubts
France’s dour political and economic climate puts European economic progress in doubt. Highest unemployment in 16 years and the worst Presidential polling approval in French history contribute to a...
View ArticleTTIP highlights France and Sweden’s similarities
Sweden and France’s societies seem remarkably different, but these countries have political similarities and shared interests in TTIP negotiations. On September 29th, Swedish Liberal People’s Party...
View ArticleThree takeaways from Macron’s new political movement
Emmanuel Macron’s new political movement highlights key deficiencies in the current French political sphere and exemplifies the risks generated by President Hollande’s diminished power. It is with a...
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Is Hollande politically finished?
French President Francois Hollande is now at his weakest political standing yet, with public approval at a new low and his own party uncertain over his candidacy in the 2017 elections. “Is this a...
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Manuel Valls and the Gordian Knot of economic reform in France
A GRI Power Brokers feature on French Prime Minister Manuel Valls. Manuel Valls is not a typical French socialist politician. The Prime Minister of France is a tough-talking security hawk attempting to...
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France desperately needs labour reform, unions disagree
Government labour market reform has triggered a nationwide wave of protests in France that highlight how traditional labour unions have joined forces with more modern anti-establishment radicals. The...
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After Brexit, Frexit? The UK vote’s effect on French politics
With a majority of French citizens holding unfavourable views in regard to the EU, the results of the UK referendum have propelled the question of Frexit at the top of the political debate in a country...
View ArticleNice and the terrorist war on France
The July 14th terrorist attack in Nice came as a stern reminder of the elevated threat looming over France and of radical Islamists’ will and capabilities to hit the country. It also highlights the...
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Uncertainty ahead for the French Parti Socialiste
The upcoming primary of the Parti Socialiste could lead to substantial political tensions within a party already weakened by the President Hollande presidency and a costly power struggle against labour...
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What lies ahead for the European Union?
Since the Brexit vote, EU leaders have been divided over which direction the EU should take. Between a push for further integration, conservatively keeping the status quo and the temptation of...
View ArticleImpact of France’s evolving terrorist threat
The wave of terrorist attacks that hit France in the last 18 months underscores that the country is a primary target for radical Islamist militants, while also having a deep political and economic...
View ArticleThe Week Ahead
European leaders discuss the economy and migration. South African central bank explores economic concerns. U.S. presidential campaign continues as new economic data is released. Turkey turns its...
View ArticleA fractured France at the crossroad of multiple risks
Since the beginning of 2015, the socio-political situation in France has become strained following a string of terrorist attacks as well as a wave of anti-government protests. Political violence and...
View ArticleMacron: the French conformist anti-establishment candidate
On Wednesday, November 16th, Emmanuel Macron stood in an industrial site north of Paris and announced he would run for president in France’s 2017 election. It is with a speech building upon the...
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