France, Germany and Democracy
For decades, France and Germany have been at the heart of European politics. Their post-war reconciliation created the basis for…
Europe’s Far-Right Strategic Drift
Although in the short term far-right parties could get enough seats to form an executive in France and in Germany,…
G7 Confronts Risks in a Fragmented World
At the G7 summit held in Évian-les-Bains in June 2026, the seven leading industrial countries will try to redefine their…
India-France Building a New Pillar of Global Economic and Strategic Cooperation
India and France are deepening their Special Global Strategic Partnership through stronger cooperation across trade, defence, innovation, artificial intelligence, clean…
G7 Faces Moment of Truth Amid Iran Crisis and Ukraine War
As leaders gather in the French lakeside resort of Évian-les-Bains from June 15 to 17 for the 52nd G7 Summit,…
The Collapse of FCAS and the End of Europe’s Fighter Dream
For nearly a decade, the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) was presented as Europe’s most ambitious defence project. Conceived as…
France, Germany, Far-Right Undermining European Stability
A new challenge for Europe: The far-right in Germany and France is gaining strength. It is threatening democracy, the future…
Macron’s Évian G7 Leaves Switzerland Counting the Cost
Emmanuel Macron has always had a taste for theatre. He likes symbolism, staging, dramatic backdrops and the kind of political…
France Goes Forward, Then Trips on the Stage in Nairobi
The Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi was designed to mark a new chapter in France’s relationship with the continent. It…
China–France Tensions Flare After Macron’s Bold Student Gesture
Emmanuel Macron’s December 2025 visit to China, intended as a diplomatic showcase, instead exposed the fragility of Beijing’s carefully curated…
