These are times of deep global instability.
And France, together with Germany, is traditionally seen as the EU's "motor" in terms of ideological and political horsepower.
But that motor is spluttering, to put it mildly.
France is not alone in being riven and distracted by domestic political disputes. Germany will hold a snap general election in February after its bickering coalition government recently collapsed
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And France, together with Germany, is traditionally seen as the EU's "motor" in terms of ideological and political horsepower.
But that motor is spluttering, to put it mildly.
France is not alone in being riven and distracted by domestic political disputes. Germany will hold a snap general election in February after its bickering coalition government recently collapsed
Barnier vote: Why France's turmoil is grave concern for Europe
There's no end in sight to the political instability as French PM Barnier faces a no-confidence vote.
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