Yes appears to be a parallel there. Also its bin tossed around in the media that French president Machon may vie for the presidential head of the EU, that's assuming he wins the next upcoming election.
Yes. Actually it is France`s turn for the rotating Presidency so he may get his desire.
I used to think he may be a good candidate for the False Prophet (to the world) but he is definitely not `lamb` like. (Rev. 13: 11)