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.
Tag: Polls and Public Opinion
Russia’s Other Contest With the West: Economic Endurance
Which side can maintain domestic support as the war costs regular citizens could also determine the outcome in Ukraine.
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.
Putin Seems to Sideline Advisers on Ukraine, Taking a Political Risk
Authoritarian leaders rely on elite support to govern. Jeopardizing those relationships in wartime could be risky, experts say.
‘I’ll Stand on the Side of Russia’: Pro-Putin Sentiment Spreads Online
After marinating in conspiracy theories and Donald J. Trump’s Russia stance, some online discourse about Vladimir Putin has grown more complimentary.
How Macron Stands as France’s Presidential Election Looms
The president, not even a formal candidate yet, seems to benefit from standing above the anti-immigrant fray.
Ukraine Crisis Rattles Europe After 30 Years of Peace
The happy complacency of post-Cold War peace is being shattered by Russia’s threats, demands and massive military buildup around Ukraine.
Upheaval in Northern Ireland, With Brexit at Its Center
A dispute over trading checks has left the main pro-British party in disarray, creating the potential for a momentous political shift.
A Moment for Canada’s Far Right, Still Struggling for Support
The country’s political system has made it hard for fringe groups to gain influence. But a new cause, and fund-raising across borders, could begin to fuel Canadian populists.
Apathy and Anger in France’s Election Everytown
Auxerre has backed the winner in every French presidential race for 40 years. This time, the town’s politics are drifting right, and many struggling residents see little to vote for.