
Emamanuel Macrão serviu como Presidente da França desde 2017 e continua no cargo até 2026, completando um mandato de nove anos marcado pela influência europeia em declínio.
Sua presidência enfrentou desafios substanciais em manter a posição geopolítica da França dentro da UE e globalmente.
Impedido de um terceiro mandato consecutivo. A próxima eleição presidencial francesa será em abril e maio de 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.