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Unrest in France Emmanuel Macron Risks It All in Act II of His Presidency

In the second half of his term, French President Emmanuel Macron has been pursuing many of his political goals unilaterally. Whether it's pushing through controversial pension reforms or meeting with unpopular autocrats, why is Macron taking such risks? By Britta Sandberg

Emmanuel Macron Risks It All in Act II of His Presidency - Soazig de la Moissonnière / Présidence de la République

Paris Soloist Macron Plays Fox in the EU Hen House

French President Emmanuel Macron has a grand foreign policy vision for Europe and he has been energetically pushing it forward. In the process, though, he has angered Germany and other European Union allies. Von Christiane Hoffmann, Peter Müller, Britta Sandberg und Christoph Schult

Macron Plays Fox in the EU Hen House - Felix Zahn/ imago images / photothek

The Battle for Europe's Top Job It's Wrong to Horse Trade Over Next Commission President

French President Emmanuel Macron is ignoring the results of the European election by trying to make a back-room deal with other EU leaders over who should become the next president of the European Commission. It's a serious mistake. Von Peter Müller

It's Wrong to Horse Trade Over Next Commission President - Kenzo Tribouillard/ AFP

A Bloc Against the Right The Dream of a Green Party Alliance with Macron

Influential Franco-German politician Daniel Cohn-Bendit would like the German Greens to join forces with French President Emmanuel Macron to get the European Union back on track. But not everyone is taken with the idea. Von Julia Amalia Heyer

The Dream of a Green Party Alliance with Macron - Jerome Bonnet / DER SPIEGEL

Our Lady The Profound Lesson of the Notre Dame Fire

As the flames shot out of the roof of Notre Dame de Paris on Monday evening, a global community of concern quickly formed. It shows that the idea of cultural heritage is much more than just a UNESCO list. Von Ullrich Fichtner

The Profound Lesson of the Notre Dame Fire - AP

Jordan Bardella's Rise The Fresh Young Face of France's Populist Right

A 23-year-old politician is leading Marine Le Pen's right-wing populists in May elections for the European Parliament. His name is Jordan Bardella, and he's as eloquent as he is radical. Von Britta Sandberg

The Fresh Young Face of France's Populist Right - Come Sittler / REA / laif

Frauenkirche Expert on Devastating Fire 'Notre Dame Reconstruction Will Take Years'

The damage to Notre Dame cathedral is massive: The roof was destroyed, a spire collapsed and the stone was exposed to immense heat. What will efforts to rebuild look like? We asked one of the engineers behind the reconstruction of Dresden's Frauenkirche church. Von Julia Merlot

'Notre Dame Reconstruction Will Take Years' - UIG/ image images

France's Golden Boy Learns How to Fight Macron Debates His Way Out of The Yellow-Vest Crisis

When faced with the anger of the yellow-vests movement, French President Emmanuel Macron was almost taken down by his own hubris. Now he has emerged from the crisis with a new fighting spirit, marking a turning point for him -- and for the country. Von Julia Amalia Heyer

Macron Debates His Way Out of The Yellow-Vest Crisis - Laurent Chamussy/ Sipa/ action press

Increasing Anti-Semitism Macron Struggles to Contain Rising Hate Crimes

Amid a stunning increase in anti-Semitic violence in the past year, France is debating whether the yellow vest protests are to blame. President Emmanuel Macron is trying to tackle the problem, but hatred and indignation are rampant in the country. Von Julia Amalia Heyer

Macron Struggles to Contain Rising Hate Crimes - ddp/ abaca press

Franco-German Fragility Crisis Smolders Between Berlin and Paris

France and Germany have officially put aside their differences and renewed their landmark friendship accord, the Élysée Treaty. But their convergence only came after much bickering -- and a secret supplementary agreement. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

Crisis Smolders Between Berlin and Paris - Florian Gaertner/ Photothek/ Getty Images

Vexed in Vittel French Town Becomes a Focal Point in War over Water

A battle is brewing in Vittel over Nestlé. The groundwater is running low in the French spa town and the multinational conglomerate is fighting for its rights to the commodity -- and for its reputation. Von Barbara Supp und Maurice Weiss

French Town Becomes a Focal Point in War over Water - Maurice Weiss/ DER SPIEGEL

Yellow Vests Protests If Macron Fails, Europe Fails

French President Emmanuel Macron has tried to calm protesters by raising the minimum wage, among other concessions. But if the yellow vests continue eroding his authority, it's not just France that will suffer. And Germany is partly at fault. Von Henrik Enderlein

If Macron Fails, Europe Fails - Michael Bunel/Polaris/ Studio X

French Protests Macron's Ghosts Return To Haunt Him

The protests by the yellow vests against French President Emmanuel Macron aren't showing any signs of letting up despite concessions made by the government. Where is this anger coming from? Von Julia Amalia Heyer und Katrin Kuntz

Macron's Ghosts Return To Haunt Him - COME SITTLER / REA / laif

French Finance Minister 'Good News that Merkel Has Now Reacted'

In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, French Finance Minister Bruno La Maire, 49, demands that eurozone reform be pushed forward quickly. Otherwise, he fears, Europe won't be able to stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump. Von Christian Reiermann und Peter Müller

'Good News that Merkel Has Now Reacted' - Maurice Weiss/ DER SPIEGEL

From Paris with Love Inside Macron's Bromance with Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to the U.S. put his affection for President Donald Trump on full display. The trip was good for the Macron brand and it didn't hurt Trump either. But are there any benefits for the rest of the world? Von Julia Amalia Heyer

Inside Macron's Bromance with Trump - REUTERS

En Marche One Year On How Macron's Movement Is Transforming French Politics

Nearly one year ago, Emmanuel Macron became the president of France. Since then, members of his En Marche movement have begun reimagining the world of French politics while governing the country at the same time. Can it work? Von Julia Amalia Heyer

How Macron's Movement Is Transforming French Politics - AFP

Horses, Handshakes and Hugs Macron Leads France Back into Diplomatic Limelight

His seemingly never-ending handshake with Donald Trump may have attracted the most attention. But beyond the headlines, French President Emmanuel Macron is changing his country's role in the world. Von Julia Amalia Heyer

Macron Leads France Back into Diplomatic Limelight - AP

What Macron Means for Europe 'How Much Will the Germans Have to Pay?'

Emmanuel Macron represents an opportunity for Europe, one the Germans would be wise to take advantage of. It is doubtful, though, whether Angela Merkel will be able to act on the French president's bold vision. Von Jürgen Habermas

'How Much Will the Germans Have to Pay?' - AP

Interview with Emmanuel Macron 'We Need to Develop Political Heroism'

In a DER SPIEGEL interview, French President Emmanuel Macron talks about his first months in office, elaborates on his plans for Europe and discusses his developing relationship with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Von Klaus Brinkbäumer, Julia Amalia Heyer und Britta Sandberg

'We Need to Develop Political Heroism' - Jerome Bonnet / DER SPIEGEL

France, Germany and the EU The European Motor Sputters to Life

Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Emmanuel Macron hope to reinvigorate the Franco-German partnership. Yet even as military cooperation moves forward, the two countries are still far apart on eurozone reforms. Von Peter Müller und Christian Reiermann