Macron Fights on Two Fronts as French, German Risks Collide

  • Unprecedented domestic challenge posed by Paris fuel protests
  • French leader’s EU plans may hinge on German leadership vote
Emmanuel MacronPhotographer: Erica Canepa/Bloomberg
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Just 18 months in office, Emmanuel Macron looks hemmed in on all sides.

In France, the 40-year-old president faces violent protests against policies seen to overwhelmingly benefit the wealthy, making further reform risky.