Macron prepares for first EUCO summit as a free agent

Feature looks at the strategy towards the European Union of the new French President Emmanuel Macron in advance of his participation in his first European Council summit in Brussels from 22-23 June 2017.

• Primary Source

France: Government: News, 01.06.17: The agenda for European work: an agenda for the protection of citizens http://www.gouvernement.fr/en/the-agenda-for-european-work-an-agenda-for-the-protection-of-citizens

ESO: Background information: The Macron Method (ECFR: Commentary, 30.05.17, et al) http://www.europeansources.info/record/the-macron-method/

EurActiv, 21.06.17: Macron loses his three most Europhile ministers http://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/news/macron-loses-his-three-most-europhile-ministers/

The Guardian, 21.06.17: Macron pledges pragmatism and cooperation with post-Brexit Britain https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jun/21/exclusive-macron-pledges-pragmatism-and-cooperation-with-post-brexit-britain

EurActiv, 22.06.17: Macron reaffirms hope for EU ahead of first summit http://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/macron-reaffirms-hope-for-eu-ahead-of-first-summit/

EUObserver, 21.06.17: [Analysis]: Macron's summit debut could kickstart Franco-German motor https://euobserver.com/political/138301

ESO: Background information: Merkel and Macron want a new start for the EU http://www.europeansources.info/record/merkel-and-macron-want-a-new-start-for-the-eu/

Politico, 22.06.17: Emmanuel Macron: ‘Europe is not a supermarket’ http://www.politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-europe-is-not-a-supermarket/

Politico, 21.06.17: Macron keeps his distance before EU summit http://www.politico.eu/article/macron-keeps-his-distance-before-eu-summit/

Politico, 23.06.17: Macron-mania grips Brussels for French president’s EU debut http://www.politico.eu/article/macron-europe-mania-grips-brussels-for-french-presidents-eu-debut/

EurActiv, 23.06.17: France and Germany to make joint proposal for future of Europe http://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/france-and-germany-to-make-joint-proposal-for-future-of-europe/

---