After the failure of the conclave
There will ultimately be no agreement on pensions. The conclave convened by Prime Minister François Bayrou to improve the reforms implemented by the Borne government has failed. Employers’ and employees’…
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A moratorium in the wrong direction
The French National Assembly’s vote on the amendment relating to the moratorium on wind and solar power comes at a time when the government was due to clarify its climate…
What about the lender of last resort?
The conflict between Israel and Iran is not having the expected effects. While the price of oil has risen, it hasn’t gone beyond its level at the beginning of the…
Should we tax wealth?
Is the Zucman tax on taxpayers with assets of more than €100 million justified? This is the question currently being debated in the French Senate. 8 points plus 1 1-…
How to construct the European narrative?
Europe must find new momentum. The world has changed, is no longer as complementary or cooperative, and Europe must adopt a common dynamic to address this. The constituent countries of…
What narrative for Europe? Interim remarks – Part 2
The third part of the story is cultural and societal. Europe has been a leader on many social issues such as divorce, abortion, gender issues, freedom of expression, and intergenerational…
What narrative for Europe? Interim remarks
What kind of story does Europe want to be part of? This is the narrative that must be constructed. Relations with the United States, which defined the Western world even…
Europe must create its own narrative
Relations between the United States and Europe have changed dramatically since Donald Trump’s arrival in office. His desire to implement 50% tariffs is a testament to this.Historically, the ties between…