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WHAT'S NEXT?: Discontent with political elites and country performance is driving the discourse and demand for action from the French public. With Presidential elections due in May 2017 it remains to be seen whether another political earthquake may happen in one of the EU's founding countries.

• [New] The EU's biggest countries - Germany, France, Italy and Ireland - might be at greater risk of incurring Trump's wrath as they have wide trade surpluses with the United States. Politico
• [New] France and Germany have warned Donald Trump against threatening sovereign borders after he suggested military action to take Greenland. The Economic Times
• [New] If the final tally reaches the mid-20s, it could leave Germany in much the same state of political paralysis as France, unable to form a stable government on the broken rubble of the old party system. Yahoo News
• [New] Republicans scored a convincing win in federal elections in the United States, while France and Germany are expected to see conservative governments take power in 2025. Yahoo News
• [New] Over the last three years, well-meaning researchers have found significant vulnerabilities in the online ticketing systems of France, Germany, and Switzerland. Railway-News
• [New] The UK is predicted to grow faster than France and Germany by the IMF, but it warns of a hit to its forecasts should a new Trump trade war materialise. SKY
• [New] The demand for UUVs is expected to be driven by the autonomous MCM capability enhancement and distributed fleet structure initiatives undertaken by the US, China, Russia, the UK, and France. Market Research Reports & Consulting | GlobalData UK Lt
• [New] In terms of applications, the product provided by the two French firms could electrify docks to limit greenhouse gas emissions in ports and provide a decarbonised powertrain and electricity generation for ships. H2 View
• [New] With the Swiss Franc maintaining its strength, Swiss buyers are well-positioned to take advantage of the opportunities in the French Alps. Investropa
• [New] Parkinson's disease cases will rise from 2.64 million cases in 2023 to 3.15 million cases in 2033 in the seven major markets (France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, the UK and the US). Pharmaceutical Technology
• [New] While policymakers could choose to promote BEVs, several countries, including Germany, France, and the Netherlands, are opting to phase out incentives instead. ING Think
• [New] Bloomberg Intelligence found range and 'locating a charging point' the two biggest fears cited by potential buyers across Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the UK. Cubic
• At a time when the German economy is already in recession and the French economy is in the midst of a political and budget crisis, a hike in American import tariffs could send the export-intensive European economy into recession. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• Europe faces headwinds with political turmoil in France and Germany, which could further hamper growth. Ascot Lloyd
• Resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict will not be quick or easy and will require Kiev to face the issue of territory, French President Emmanuel Macron has warned. The Automatic Earth
• States such as France and Germany may further develop autonomously operatedmilitary systems, potentially leading to different approaches in how NATO responds to security threats. Eurasia Review
• French President Emmanuel Macron has floated the idea of Western troops being sent to Ukraine before, saying last year that boots on the ground could not be ruled out. SSBCrackExams
• In Europe, the far right made gains in Germany, France, Austria, the European Parliament and also Romania, where the presidential election will be re-run after accusations of Russian meddling. DAWN.COM
• The first non-nuclear pre-cursor prototype of its reactor is expected to be ready by 2026 in Italy, the first reactor operational in France by the end of 2031, while the final investment decision for the first commercial power plant is expected around 2029. World Nuclear News
• The external environment poses significant risks, particularly political crises in France and Germany, which could affect trade and economic stability in the Eurozone. Portugal.com
• The emergence of an ambitious transition strategy in France is a good sign for Europe and might help foster a political alliance for an ambitious 2030 climate and energy framework. InterEconomics
• Under current conditions, France will not achieve its 2020 objective under the energy and climate package (23% overall RES share, 27% in the power sector), and achieving its goal of 40% renewable electricity by 2025 or 2030 remains a great challenge. InterEconomics
• The president of Ivory Coast on Tuesday announced French forces will withdraw from its territory, further reducing France's waning power in West Africa. Just Security

Last updated: 22 January 2025