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Bernard-Henri Macron

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Timothy Garton Ash
Apr 15, 2023
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Bernard-Henri Macron rides again

The French intellectual Emmanuel Macron would be a wonderful addition to any think tank, salon or university seminar. For a European leader, however, his tendency to thinkout loud interestingly, profusely and provocatively is a great disadvantage. It's important to read t…

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