The rollercoaster electoral cycle that the French have endured for about a year under the scrutiny of the international media has finally come to an end, producing the swiftest and most thorough transformation of the French national political landscape since the beginning of the Fifth Republic nearly sixty years ago. It also holds the promise of long-delayed economic reforms in France and a new direction for Europe. At this early stage, whether Macron will deliver on his promises and start turning France around is everybody’s guess. Yet, the stakes for France and Europe could hardly be higher.The election of Emmanuel …read more
Source: The American Interest
