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Does Europe need to adjust to a weaker France?
Episode 1328

Does Europe need to adjust to a weaker France?

Domestic challenges are undercutting French President Emmanuel Macron on the global stage, hobbling his efforts to influence Europe’s agenda. Steven Erlanger joins Thanos Davelis as we look to answer what this means for Europe, especially as the continent looks to meet challenges ranging from defense spending to Ukraine.

The Greek Current

October 14, 202512m 36s

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Show Notes

It’s safe to say President Macron has shown he is one of Europe’s most important leaders, but domestic challenges seem to be undercutting him on the global stage. Steven Erlanger, the chief diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times covering Europe, joins Thanos Davelis as we look to answer what this means for Macron and France, but also for Europe, especially as the continent looks to meet challenges ranging from defense spending to Ukraine.

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