What's left of French influence in Brussels?

A quick analysis shows that the foundations of French influence in Europe have not yet disappeared:

• The European Commission's European Agenda 2024-2029 includes a good number of proposals and intentions similar to those set out by Emmanuel Macron in his Sorbonne II speech on April 25, in terms of defense, security, the single market and AI.
• Emmanuel Macron should also continue to be active at the European Council, perhaps even more so than ever before, since foreign policy will be one of the few areas in which he can continue to fully exercise his power. Nevertheless, the next prime minister may also seek to be active there, while his government may contravene the positions historically held by Macron governments.
• At the Commission, Thierry Breton should be able to help ensure that a French vision prevails in the Commission's work, by continuing his fight against the power of the major digital platforms and in favor of European industry.
• In the Parliament, French MEPs have retained key positions in committees - notably the ECON Committee, chaired by Aurore Lalucq - and parliamentary groups - with the re-election of Valérie Haye as head of the Renew group, and the election of François-Xavier Bellamy as vice-president of the EPP. It's a safe bet, then, that they will be influencing European legislation over the next five years.

French influence is likely to remain strong in Brussels for years to come. Nevertheless, should President Macron be forced
to resign, things could quickly change, although it's unclear what turn events might take.