| Author (Person) | Grant, Charles |
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| Publisher | Centre for European Reform (CER) |
| Series Title | CER Insight |
| Publication Date | April 2022 |
| Content Type | Research Paper |
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Summary: During Macron’s second term France will be about as influential as a member-state can be in the EU. But the EU is organised in such a way that even a very influential member-state cannot always get what it wants. As Macron has learned over the past five years, member-states need to build alliances and work with the European institutions in order to achieve their objectives. That is why the EU usually moves slowly. But sudden shocks – such as Covid-19 or Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – can spur governments to change their policies quickly. It is far too early to judge the long-term impact of the war in Ukraine. But if Macron gets his way, it will be a stronger EU role in defence, more European technological and industrial sovereignty, and a bigger EU involvement in fiscal policy. |
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https://www.cer.eu/insights/very-french-europe
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| Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
| Subject Tags | National Politics, Presidential Elections |
| Countries / Regions | France |
| International Organisations | European Union [EU] |
