The meaning of Macron

This commentary feature outlines the political and ideological profile of Emmanuel Macron, one of the leading candidates at the French Presidential election being held in 2017.

The article argues that the surge of support for Emmanuel Macron in France showed that liberal, pro-EU centrists could yet have a future in European politics.

ESO: Key source: France Presidential Election 2017 http://www.europeansources.info/record/french-presidential-election-2017/

Social Europe, 20.02.17: Macron The Maverick https://www.socialeurope.eu/2017/02/macron-the-maverick/

Spiegel Online International, 17.03.17: How Emmanuel Macron Upended French Politics http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/emmanuel-macron-takes-the-lead-in-the-french-election-a-1139110.html

Blog: LSE EuroppBlog, 07.02.17: Emmanuel Macron and the building of a new liberal-centrist movement http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2017/02/06/emmanuel-macron-liberal-centrist-movement/

CAPX, 22.02.17: Will the French see through Monsieur Plexiglas? https://capx.co/will-the-french-see-through-monsieur-plexiglass/

ESO: Background information: En Marche? Who is Emmanuel Macron and why he stands a chance to win the French presidency http://www.europeansources.info/record/en-marche-who-is-emmanuel-macron-and-why-he-stands-a-chance-to-win-the-french-presidency/

openDemocracy: Can Europe Make It?, 20.04.17: Amiens – a cacophony of voices https://www.opendemocracy.net/can-europe-make-it/joshua-neicho/amiens-cacophony-of-voices

BBC News, 21.04.17: Emmanuel Macron. The meteoric rise of France's youngest presidential candidate http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/emmanuel_macron

BBC News, 24.04.17: Macron moves France into uncharted waters http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-39689191

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