France – Better relations with Algeria and Morocco will reduce risk to French companies’ investments in those countries 20 December 2022 Business Geopolitics
France – Year-on-year crime levels may rise slightly in 2023 given economic pressure but are unlikely to exceed pre-pandemic levels 6 December 2022
France – Environmental groups’ use of more radical tactics likely to grow, but major surge in violent actions remains unlikely 1 November 2022
France – Government likely to continue using Article 49.3 to pass key reforms in coming months 24 October 2022
Region: Western Europe France – French official visit to Australia highlights Paris’ focus on diversifying sources of rare earth metals Geopolitics
Region: Western Europe France – Government likely to increase energy price cap in coming months, driving up cost of living Economy Stability
Region: Western Europe France – Nuclear energy output reduction due to high temperatures will increase energy prices and associated public anger Economy Stability
Region: Western Europe France – Inability to pass reform agenda will likely prompt President Macron to call for new elections in 2023 Stability
Region: Western Europe France- Loss of absolute parliamentary majority will hinder Macron’s reform agenda Stability
Region: Western Europe New government will likely help Macron’s alliance win absolute majority in legislative elections in June Stability