When Emmanuel Macron won the presidency of France, he was a political novice with a brand-new party who had swept all traditional political forces aside. He soon discovered his job was not only to revive and modernize France, but save the European Union amid a crumbling international order. Dealing with major issues in France and abroad, including Trump’s attacks on NATO and the international order, the Gilets Jaunes (Yellow Vests) protesters, Merkel’s impending retirement, Italy’s government of nihilists and satirists, the resurgence of anti-Semitism, and the endless turmoil of Brexit, Macron quickly emerged as a major European leader.

William Drozdiak, a veteran foreign correspondent with unique access to Emmanuel Macron, will discuss the inside story of his turbulent presidency—one which was designed to fight the rise of populist nationalism and hold the European project together. How will Macon's successes and failures determine the fate of Europe and the world? What does the future of France and the EU look like? Has Europe followed France's lead in tackling COVID-19 and how well is it working? Can we expect Macron to be the face of European leadership for years to come?

This event is presented by World Affairs in partnership with:
The Pacific Council on International Policy

SPEAKER:
William Drozdiak
Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution
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