The German elections had everyone’s eyes on Sunday, and the results were clear. Friedrich Merz and the CDU/CSU have won and are already looking to chart a new course for Germany, especially on security and defence.

The first round of the French presidential elections brings the Macron/Le Pen duel to the forefront, with Melenchon close on their heels. Although this could be interpreted as a clear three-bloc structure, we analyse the polarisation of the French political scene in the light of the presidential elections.