What will happen after the elections in France?

The paradox of French political culture leads to the difficulty of enforcing necessary structural reforms in France. Since France's withdrawal from the EU or the euro is not inevitable even if Marine Le Pen wins the elections, panic reactions should be avoided if Marine Le Pen wins the elections.

The consequences of Emmanuel Macron's election victory are likely to depend to a not inconsiderable extent on the outcome of the Bundestag elections in Germany with regard to the shape and policy of the European Union.

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