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Though France’s president-elect is a relative newcomer to politics, he actually made his name on the world stage, appearing regularly in American media outlets since 2015. Emmanuel Macron has also shown that he has a diplomatic bent, raising the thorny subject of France’s colonial past and opening dialogue with African would-be partners.
All of this suggests that revitalising French foreign policy may well be a key focus of his administration, writes Rinna Kullaa, giving a much-needed boost to France’s reputation as a world leader.
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A French president with a global mindset.
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Rinna Kullaa, University of Tampere
France's president-elect made his name in the global arena, and has a diplomatic bent. Revitalising French foreign policy may well be among his early successes.
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