Tag: European policy
What if Marine Le Pen becomes President?
Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen A rift runs through French society. The right-wing nationalist camp in France has never been closer to power than it is now. Even if…
Europe needs a functioning banking union
Almost two months ago, Russian troops began their attack on Ukraine, and the number of people who have lost their lives or livelihoods continues to rise exponentially. While it is…
What if Marine Le Pen becomes President?
Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen A rift runs through French society. The right-wing nationalist camp in France has never been closer to power than it is now. Even if…
What if Le Pen wins against Macron?
Dusseldorf Four days before the run-off election in France, incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and his opponent Marine Le Pen met in the first and only TV duel. The two faced…
Le Pen’s possible election victory threatens the economy in Europe
President Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen during a televised duel France is at a crossroads. (Photo: AP) When the new edition of the duel between Emmanuel Macron and Marine…
Macron accuses Le Pen of dependence on Russia
Paris The only TV debate of the presidential election campaign between incumbent Emmanuel Macron and challenger Marine Le Pen lasted almost three hours. that Macron had prepared for her in…
Macron accuses Le Pen of dependence on Russia
Paris The only TV debate in the presidential election campaign between incumbent Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen, head of the right-wing national Rassemblement National, is considered decisive in France…
In France, the future of Europe is at stake
Breathe easy in Europe? Many observers and European heads of government were relieved to hear the results of the first round of the French presidential election. Emmanuel Macron did better…
Alienation at the heart of the EU
Macron and Le Pen In the runoff, the centrist competes against the right-wing populist. (Photo: Bloomberg) Paris Sometimes Germany and France seem like an old married couple who have little…
Marin expects Finland’s NATO decision in a few weeks
Sanna Marin, Prime Minister of Finland A few days ago, the Finnish Prime Minister pointed out the advantages of joining NATO. (Photo: via REUTERS) Stockholm Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin…
A President Le Pen would be a disaster for the EU
After the election is before the election. Even if France’s head of state Emmanuel Macron kept his challenger Marine Le Pen at a distance in the first round of the…
President Orban keeps little distance from Russia
Christopher Herwartz Christoph Herwartz, correspondent in the Handelsblatt office in Brussels, analyzes trends and conflicts, regulatory projects and strategic concepts from the inner workings of the EU. Because anyone interested…
Macron and Le Pen are fighting for the presidency
Paris Emmanuel Macron wasted no time after the first round of the French presidential election: On Monday, the incumbent made his way to the north of the country, one of…
Macron and Le Pen are fighting for the presidency
Paris Emmanuel Macron wasted no time after the first round of the French presidential election: On Monday, the incumbent made his way to the north of the country, one of…
Europe reacts with relief to Macron’s victory
Emmanuel Macron The election will be closely followed in Europe’s capitals because a Le Pen win could be even more devastating than Brexit. (Photo: Getty Images) Brussels Europe faces two…
CEO Thomas Buberl on the risks of the election in France
Thomas Buberl “We must do everything possible with sanctions to end the war. This also applies to the topic of energy and gas.” (Photo: ddp) Paris Thomas Buberl stands out…
CEO Thomas Buberl on the risks of the election in France
Thomas Buberl “We must do everything possible with sanctions to end the war. This also applies to the topic of energy and gas.” (Photo: ddp) Paris Thomas Buberl stands out…
Chancellor’s inaugural visit to London
Chancellor Olaf Scholz (front) with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Scholz on German aid in the Ukraine war: “We are doing everything we can. And that’s a lot.” (Photo: Bloomberg)…
The war puts Brexit in a new light
Berlin It’s actually already too late for an initial visit. When Olaf Scholz travels to London for a few hours on Friday for his first meeting as Chancellor with British…
Risk of Le Pen’s electoral success weighs on government bonds
Election posters in France In 2017, Macron and Le Pen competed against each other in the runoff. (Photo: dpa) Paris The uncertainty about the outcome of the French presidential election…