Economist Philippe Aghion: ‘Macron’s legacy will be better than people think’
France’s new Nobel laureate on stimulating growth, the power of creative destruction — and why Karl Lagerfeld helped him with his homework
France’s new Nobel laureate on stimulating growth, the power of creative destruction — and why Karl Lagerfeld helped him with his homework

Political woes and a ballooning deficit leave Paris searching for stability at home and credibility abroad

Twin crises are undermining the remains of Macron’s legacy and his country’s EU standing

Fragmented field on left and centre boosts far right hopes for the Élysée Palace

Dire finances reflect pandemic and energy crisis largesse but also president’s early tax cuts

President Emmanuel Macron will look for a replacement who can break the budget impasse

Consternation over pledge to continue tax raid on big companies and suspend pension reforms