The Hour of Europe? (1) & (2)
I would like tentatively to share the contents of the article dated May 2, written by Max Bergmann, director of the Europe Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, D.C, and Pierre Morcos, a visiting fellow with the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at CSIS.
The reelection of Emmanuel Macron on April 24 has profound implications for the future of Europe. Much of the coverage of the election has understandably focused on the significance of the election for France domestically and the future of French politics. But much less attention has been paid to the impact of Macron’s victory on European security and transatlantic relations.
In 2017, Macron’s election was received with relief in many European capitals. The survival of the European Union was at stake, with concern that a Marine Le Pen victory, coming on the heels of Brexit and Donald Trump’s victory, might prompt a further unravelling of Europe’s union. Macron won on explicitly pro-EU platform, but when he outlined his vision for Europe, he was met with a cold silence from Berlin and has largely been stymied in his ambitions.
(1) https://youtu.be/kzgtSq1DquQ
(2) https://youtu.be/H0DHufHQjGk
