If it comes to pass, Germany’s new “grand coalition” government’s EU-related plans represent progress for Macron’s calls to reform Europe.
Merkel’s Germany: Shaper or Taker of a United Europe?
As Europe’s largest economy struggles to find its future path, what about calls that Germany is Europe’s hegemon?
Germany and the Return of the Holy Roman Empire
There are similarities between today’s Europe and the patchwork of around 300 territories and principalities which comprised the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation.
Worker Rights: Macron Vs. Britain
Macron’s important reform move on EU posted workers’ directive goes to complete waste in the UK.
Macron: Now What?
There is a massive opening for France and Macron in Europe which no French president since Mitterrand 25 years ago has been able to seize.
The State of Organized Labor in France
What is the strength of French unions, as they head into negotiations with President Macron?
Crunch Time in Paris
Will Macron deliver? And what will French economic reforms mean for all of Europe?
Trump in Paris: Bienvenue, Monsieur le Président!
A message to the American President as he heads to France.
Will Trump Surrender the Olympic Games to Macron?
Will Trump fight for the 2024 games, or will he concede 2024 for 2028 and appear magnanimous for the first time in his life?
Merkel and Macron: The New “2 M’s” Power Couple
With a new French President at her side, Merkel feels invigorated again. She even feels a sense of destiny regarding Europe.























