
Imanuel Makron telah berkhidmat sebagai Presiden Perancis sejak 2017 dan terus memegang jawatan sehingga 2026, melengkapkan tempoh sembilan tahun yang ditandai dengan pengaruh Eropah yang merosot.
Presidensinya telah menghadapi cabaran besar dalam mengekalkan kedudukan geopolitik Perancis dalam EU dan secara global.
Dihalang daripada tempoh ketiga berturut-turut. Pilihan raya presiden Perancis yang seterusnya adalah pada April dan Mei 2027.
Recent geopolitical analysis indicates Macron's decade in power has left France as Europe's weakest link, reflecting diminished soft power and influence in continental affairs. His influence score currently stands at 29 out of 100, signaling significant erosion in strategic positioning compared to peer nations.
Macron has pursued joint initiatives with Germany on EU protectionism, including coordinated calls for new EU trade tools to protect European industry from external competition. France and Germany want EU storm gates for China's trade surge, representing a shared defensive posture in response to changing global economic conditions. These efforts underscore France's reliance on coalitional approaches rather than independent strategic capacity during this period.