Emmanuel Macron's proposals

Emmanuel Macron’s proposals

Germany will have to accept greater responsibility within the EU and in the world

Interviews 10th May 2018

“The “Schism” Between East And West Is More Dangerous Than The One Between North And South”

Ana Fuentes | “The European leaders will also have to deal with insuring and enlarging a multilateral open system for trade, threatened not only by the US policies, which will lead to Germany having to accept more responsibility within the EU and in the world – and this includes not only the fields of economy and finance,” says Joachim Bitterlich, who was advisor to former Chancellor Helmut Kohl and is currently Professor at the ESCP School in Paris.

The Treaty of Aachen: The two largest European economies barely differ

In Europe 19th April 2018

There Will Never Be Economic Union In Europe: Merkel Is Dodging Macron

It’s been some time since Europe has had a leader with such clear ideas as Emmanuel Macron, but Angela Merkel is not really happy about it. And that’s logical, because she has been calling all the shots. She has the power in Europe and so don’t expect even the slightest concession from her which is anything more than esthetic.

In Europe 12th December 2017

The Stagnation In Europe And Germany’s Leadership

Europe has been seriously hit by the outcome of the German elections. And it’s difficult for it not to suffer the consequences of being led by Germany. What is in doubt is whether in the next crisis, which could be fuelled by any of the underlying threats (Russia, immigrants, separatism etc) there will be sufficient common resources to deal with them.

In Europe 26th September 2017

Merkel’s Pyrrhic General Election Victory Is Fairly Negative For Europe

Angela Merkel’s victory in Sunday’s general election in Germany was insufficient and fairly negative for the rest of Europe. For one thing, the Macron Plan, to create fiscal unity, has automatically been pushed back for at least four years.

Markets 8th September 2017

Markets’ response to French Engie’s sale proves investor appetite for regulated assets

The French government sold 99,9 million shares, or 4.1 pct, of Engie via an accelerated placement at the market’s close on Tuesday September 5. The company decided to participate in the operation, buying 11.1 million shares, or 0.46% of capital, representing 11% of the whole placement.

In Europe 4th September 2017

French Labour Reform Will Fuel Fast Improvement In Job Creation, Boost Economy

French President Emmanuel Macron’s government has announced reforms to loosen labour market regulations, fuel a fast improvement in employment numbers and boost the economy.

In Europe 26th August 2017

Macron Wins Central European Support for Posted Workers Reform

Nick Ottens via Atlantic Sentinel |French president Emmanuel Macron has won support from the leaders of Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia for reform of the EU’s posted workers regime. The French president argues the rules must change to make Europeans feel the EU works for them.

In Europe 6th August 2017