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Farrand quoted in Sued Deutsche on changing views on French language in Algeria

New Atlanticist Oct 2, 2024

A man in a hurry: Keir Starmer’s early approach is making waves at home and abroad

By Ed Owen

The new UK prime minister’s much-anticipated speech at the Labour Party’s recent gathering in Liverpool is a window into where the country may be headed.

Economy & Business Elections

New Atlanticist Oct 2, 2024

Three state elections have backed Germany into a corner

By Jurek Wille and Friedrich Conradi

The recent successes of populist parties in Germany’s state elections could signal an imminent shift in Berlin’s policies on climate, immigration, and aid for Ukraine.

Elections Germany

New Atlanticist Sep 26, 2024

France’s new government aims to calm the political storm. What will it mean for foreign policy?

By Léonie Allard, Jean-Loup Samaan

Prime Minister Michel Barnier is likely to follow the path of President Emmanuel Macron, but the big question is whether the delicate political context in Paris will allow ministers to focus on crises in Ukraine and Lebanon.

Europe & Eurasia France

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In the News

Apr 20, 2022

Farrand quoted in Sued Deutsche on changing views on French language in Algeria

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Apr 19, 2022

Cohen quoted in the Ciper Brief on energy impacts of European embargo on Russian oil

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Eastern Europe

UkraineAlert

Apr 16, 2022

Never Again?

By Victor Pinchuk

Ever since the Nazi Holocaust, German leaders have declared "never again," but they are now guilty of failing to prevent Russia from committing a new genocide in Ukraine, says Victor Pinchuk.

Conflict Economic Sanctions

UkraineAlert

Apr 13, 2022

Memo to Macron: Putin’s Ukraine genocide is not the act of a brother

By Peter Dickinson

French President Emmanuel Macron has refused to describe the mass killing of Ukrainians by Russian soldiers as genocide despite overwhelming evidence of Putin's intention to destroy the Ukrainian nation.

Conflict Disinformation

Fast Thinking

Apr 11, 2022

FAST THINKING: Should Europe brace for a Le Pen presidency?

By Atlantic Council

Our experts break down Sunday’s presidential election results and predict what’s next for France and Europe more broadly.

Elections Europe & Eurasia

Experts react

Apr 10, 2022

Experts react: It’s Macron vs. Le Pen, with Europe’s future on the line

By Atlantic Council

Our experts break down the results of Sunday's first round of presidential voting in France and what they mean for Europe, NATO, and more.

Elections Europe & Eurasia

Trackers and Data Visualizations

Apr 8, 2022

French Election Dashboard: Everything you need to know about the presidential race

By Lisa Homel, Emma Nix, Nancy Messieh

France will hold the first round of the 2022 Presidental Elections on Sunday, April 10, 2022. If no single candidate wins a majority after the first round, the two candidates who secured the most votes will participate in a runoff on Sunday, April 24, 2022.

Elections France

New Atlanticist

Apr 8, 2022

Heat pumps and tipping points: Weaning the world off Russian energy

By Laurie Laybourn

The transatlantic community should seize on this historic opportunity for a definitive shift to a safer, more secure energy future.

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

New Atlanticist

Apr 7, 2022

How will Russia’s war in Ukraine reshape the European political scene? Look to France.

By Marie Jourdain

France's presidential elections this month represent an important barometer of the strength of European populism. Here's how the war has already shaken the campaign.

Conflict Elections

Inflection Points

Apr 3, 2022

Dispatch from Dubai: The world isn’t ready for this new world order

By Frederick Kempe

To shape the future world order, the United States and Europe first need to reverse the trajectory of Western and democratic decline in Ukraine.

Conflict European Union