Impasse: What next for France?

Podcast

July 15, 2024

While 2024 was always going to be a big year for elections, most of the attention from investors was due to be focused on the likes of India, the UK and the US. France was not on anyone’s radar until French president Emmanuel Macron called a snap election on June 9 following a disappointing showing by his Renaissance Party in the European Parliament Elections.

But with no group winning a clear majority following the two round French election, where does the country go from here? That’s the question we try to answer in the latest episode of the Muzinich Podcast, featuring Erick Muller, director of product and investment strategy at Muzinich.

In the podcast, Erick shares his thoughts on:

  • The events that led to Macron calling an early election and the reality of what a hung parliament means for France in the short term
  • What could happen next and how long it might take for there to be a resolution to the situation
  • Whether the situation in France matters to credit investors and what should they look out for over the coming months.

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