May 14, 2012

Will Hollande Change France's Europe Policy?

IRSN, International Relations and Security Network

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Although the new French president, Socialist François Hollande, will not introduce great changes in France's European policy, his election may lead to its re-evaluation. Whether he undertakes structural reforms to boost the French economy will be crucial to the economic condition of Europe. In declaring the opening of Franco–German relations to other EU players, he also offers opportunities for better cooperation with Poland.

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TAGGED: Europe, France, European Union, Eurozone, Francois Hollande

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