French Presidential Election, 2017

Who Will Lead Europe Now?

For Europe’s leaders, Trump’s tariffs are a last straw. A realization that the old world order is gone, and they must lead a new one, is sinking in.

Editorial

Mr. Macron’s Next Challenge: Governing

His cabinet reflects the political realignment he’s brought. Now he must translate that into legislative power.

Op-Ed Columnist

Brigitte Macron, Liberator

Will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I’m 64? Yes.

France’s First Lady, a Confidante and Coach, May Break the Mold

Brigitte Macron, who is 24 years older than her husband, President-elect Emmanuel Macron and has coached him during his career, is expected to define her future role.

Hackers Came, but the French Were Prepared

Emmanuel Macron’s digital team responded to cyberattacks with a “cyber-blurring” strategy that involved fake email accounts loaded with false documents.

French Businesses Hope Macron’s Victory Will Ignite an Economic Revival

The newly elected president promised during the campaign to ease the multitude of regulations on businesses. But he may face obstacles.

Manuel Valls, Ex-Premier of France, Seeks to Run With Macron Movement

Declaring his Socialist Party dead, former Prime Minister Manuel Valls said he wanted to run for Parliament with the centrist En Marche! movement.

Contributing Op-Ed Writer

France Still Waits for a Revolution’s Outcome

Can a 39-year-old who belongs to no major party build a replacement for a collapsing political system?

Right and Left React to France’s Election

Read about how the other side thinks: Writers from the left and right take a closer look at Emmanuel Macron’s defeat of Marine Le Pen in France, and other issues.

French Voters Defy Putin’s Meddling, but You’d Hardly Know It in Russia

“The victorious defeat of Marine Le Pen” read one headline from a Russian TV news service.