Emmanuel Macron, who will soon become eighth president of the Fifth French Republic.
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Macron's win showed France is internationalist, outward looking, pro-EU and free market-oriented; Le Pen's rise revealed that it's also nationalist, protectionist, anti-EU and suspicious of outsiders.
An electoral poster of Emmanuel Macron, France’s centre-left presidential candidate, calling for unity.
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France's two presidential candidates diverge markedly on many issues, but nothing is as divisive as France's relationship with the EU.
Macron at a rally in Chatellerault, France, April 28, 2017.
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Centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron's plan to reform the eurozone if elected is easier made than implemented.
Marine Le Pen has pledged to take France out of the eurozone.
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The prospect of a Marine Le Pen victory has financial markets spooked. For good reason.
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Before the financial crisis struck, you could breathe the overwhelming air of prosperity on the bustling streets of Trikala.
There may be trouble ahead.
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US accusations of German currency manipulation do not appear to be motivated by economics.
Trade unions protest the state of the economy.
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After eight torturous years of crisis, Greeks are working long and hard with very little to show for it.
Europe rang in the new year in an atmosphere of great tension.
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The future of Europe hangs in the balance. Will its leaders step up?
Mario Draghi, ECB president.
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Quantitative easing cannot single-handedly save Europe.
Italy faces uncertain times ahead.
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Markets haven't panicked as they did with Brexit and Trump, but Italy faces serious economic issues in the near future.
Voters rejected Matteo Renzi’s referendum on constitutional reform, plunging Italy into political uncertainty.
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The "no" result from Italy's referendum is likely to brew political and economic uncertainty for some time yet.
Renzi: in a tight spot.
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The outcome of Italy's referendum on constitutional reform could have significant consequences for financial markets and the future of the EU.
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Deutsche Bank's shares have fallen so much that speculation is rife it will be like the 2008 Lehman Brothers collapse all over again.
Give Europe time to come around.
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With patience and a degree of moral ambivalence, the UK may find an EU that is increasingly open to the idea of free trade without free movement of people.
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The ranks of a 'new urban poor' in Europe are swelling.
The IMF has criticised itself, but it’s a grey wash.
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A report into the IMF's handling of the euro crisis carefully avoids blame, while attempting to reclaim influence.
Greece has seen a spike in poverty levels.
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New research shows how the financial crisis led to a dramatic shift in poverty across Europe.
Pleading with the EU: Italian prime minister, Matteo Renzi.
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The Italian banking system is on the verge of a crisis. Direct state intervention is needed to solve the problem.
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Uncertainty over the outcome of the EU referendum has sent currency markets into overdrive.
About turn.
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How research led one academic to change his mind after standing against the euro and other elements of EU integration.