That could happen whenever Germany emerges from its domestic political malaise, if other member states decide to form a coalition against France, or if Macron alienates too many key players within the EU.
Politically, Macron is a contradiction in terms.
Macron may sincerely want deeper European integration, but that did not stop him from nationalizing a French shipyard to prevent it from being purchased by an Italian firm.
In bilateral talks with Putin at France's Fort de Bregancon that same month, it was Macron, not his guest, who spoke of a Europe that extends from Lisbon to Vladivostok.
Because a Le Pen victory over Macron would strike a death blow to the EU itself, Germany has tolerated the French president's ambitious initiatives.
Germany could not force through its own candidate, so it had to accept Macron's German for the job (now filled by Ursula von der Leyen, a former defense minister).
If Macron is overly insistent, he could provoke German anger and resistance.
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