The country is becoming the laughing stock of Europe
By John Keiger
Personality notwithstanding, Donald Trump achieved a great deal in international affairs
By John Keiger
Certainly the General had no easy ride as French leader
By John Keiger
The French president’s retreat into the Trumpian promotion of the nation state continues unabated
By John Keiger
Christian minorities generally have been forsaken by Western governments and their media
By John Keiger
His tactless temperament has brought events to dangerous levels
By John Keiger
The block is starting to recognize its weaknesses
By John Keiger
Since March, all six sittings of the European Parliament have been transferred from Strasbourg to Brussels
By John Keiger
The 2022 presidential election campaign that will decide Macron’s future is clearly underway
By John Keiger
The French president is ruthless when it comes to achieving his political aims
By John Keiger
Deep feelings of insecurity, a loss of identity and a tradition of rebellion all make for a powerful cocktail
By John Keiger
Often with Macron his failure comes down to poor communication at home and abroad
By John Keiger
Europe is being eclipsed as the geopolitical heartland of world affairs
By John Keiger
Macron is taking the role of hyper-president to its limits. Castex’s statement then is no more than his master’s voice
By John Keiger