The French leader’s outreach to his counterparts in Russia and Ukraine is stubborn. Whether it is also effective remains to be seen.
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Mélenchon, a Fiery Leftist, Has Late Surge in French Election
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a skilled orator and veteran politician, hopes to become the first left-wing candidate since 2012 to reach the second round of France’s presidential election.
Shadows of Algerian War Loom Over Election Campaign in France
As President Emmanuel Macron addresses his country’s colonial history, echoes of that past have pervaded the messaging of right-wing candidates ahead of the voting in April.
Riding High in France’s Polls, Emmanuel Macron Argues for Second Term
The Ukraine war has given the French leader a strong edge and few reasons to engage with his political opponents. He held a news conference to quell criticism that he is avoiding debate.
How Billionaires Are Shaping France’s Presidential Campaign
In a nation with strict political finance laws, control over the news media has provided an avenue for the very rich to influence elections, this one more than ever.
Emmanuel Macron Goes Low-Key, Finally Declaring Bid for Re-election
With a war raging in Europe, the incumbent French president leads in polls and is betting that the French won’t want to change horses in the midst of the Ukraine conflict.
After Putin-Macron Call, France Sees Russia Wanting ‘All Ukraine’
On the call, the Russian president said that his goal, “the demilitarization and neutral status of Ukraine,” would be achieved “no matter what,” according to the Kremlin.
Beyond Ukraine, the Target Is What Putin Calls America’s ‘Empire of Lies’
The Russian leader is consumed by revanchist fury and convinced of a relentless Western plot against Moscow.
Beyond Ukraine, Putin Eyes What He Calls America’s ‘Empire of Lies’
The Russian leader is consumed by revanchist fury and convinced of a relentless Western plot against Moscow.
As French Elections Loom, Macron Tries to Strike a Balance
The news media calls the French president “Jupiter,” the king of the gods, but he is showing a more human face. Will it soften his image?