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Walter EllisWalter Ellis | France

Walter Ellis is a journalist and commentator based in France.
Walter Ellis is a journalist and commentator based in France.
2J5NDP1 French President Emmanuel Macron his wife Brigitte greet his supporters at the Champ de Mars in Paris, France on April 24, 2022, after the second round of the French presidential election.. Macron has won France's presidential election, fending off a historic challenge from far-right candidate Marine Le Pen during Sunday's runoff vote. Macron took 58.55 % of Sunday's vote, making him the first French leader to be reelected in 20 years. He and Le Pen advanced to the runoff after finishing in first and second place, respectively, among 12 candidates who ran in the first round on April 10. Photo

Macron sees off Le Pen. Now the real work begins

Walter EllisWalter Ellis | France

Securing a second term is a remarkable achievement. But the French are restive and want change. The President’s next five years won’t be easy.

Macron during debate with Le Pen

French Election Letter: Macron not alone in counting his chickens 

Walter EllisWalter Ellis | France

In this week’s letter, Walter says his prediction of a Macron victory should be taken with a pincée de sel.

Macron vs Le Pen

Macron on top but Le Pen still standing after three-hour TV slog

Walter EllisWalter Ellis | France

The far-right candidate struggled to match the President’s attention to detail, but there was no knockout blow.

Macron with chest hair

Macron chest hair and sexy French presidents: a beginner’s guide

Walter EllisWalter Ellis | France

Despite his louche appearance in a candid snap, Macron is no lothario – unlike the Élysée’s previous occupants.

Soldiers carrying NLAWs (MBT-LAW, RB-57) anti-tank guided missile.

Belfast-built tank-buster beating the Russians

Walter EllisWalter Ellis | Russia

The next generation of anti-tank weaponry made by Thales UK has helped Ukrainians keep Russia at bay.

Woman from behind in front of the panels of the various candidates for the French presidential election

French Letter: Town and country divided in their visions of the future 

Walter EllisWalter Ellis | Reaction Weekend

The French tradition of voter discretion and voting divides across the country make it difficult to predict the outcome of the election.

Le Pen

Reflections on another French revolution

Walter EllisWalter Ellis | France

Two of the legs of France’s three-legged stool have fallen off and no one knows if it can – or how – it can be fixed.

Macron

Macron out in front but still all to play for in France’s presidential elections 

Walter EllisWalter Ellis | France

The Republicains and Socialists have suffered a big defeat. It’s now up to those who voted for Melanchon’s Left-wing France Unbowed party to decide whether Macron becomes the first president since Chirac to win another term.

French President Emmanuel Macron, candidate for his re-election in the 2022 French presidential election, waves as he campaigns in Dijon,

French Letter: Are voters really ready to ditch Macron in favour of chaos? 

Walter EllisWalter Ellis | Reaction Weekend

In this week’s letter, Walter warns the French to be careful what they wish for ahead of the election.

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