Stuck in the middle with few: Macron’s parliamentary pasting

Sophie Petter, The Economist's Paris bureau chief, breaks down Emmanuel Macron's loss of parliamentary majority and the rise of both far-right and left coalitions, complicating his reform agenda. Meanwhile, Matthew Valencia discusses the evolving landscape of corporate espionage, showcasing how modern tactics go beyond mere recipes to include serious intelligence-gathering threats. They also delve into how well-meaning traffic safety statistics can backfire, leading to unintended increases in road accidents.