France speeds up game-planning with possible second Trump presidency looming – POLITICO

PARIS — France is turbocharging prep work ahead of Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House in next month’s United States presidential election.

The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs is retooling an internal think tank to examine the different scenarios France might face during a second Trump presidency and come up with responses, a person familiar with preparations said. Polls show Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are neck-and-neck leading up to the Nov. 5 contest.

“Trump’s unpredictable but some of his positions aren’t,” the individual, who was granted anonymity to protect relationships, said.