Disgust for the troll used to be mixed with derision. Now that he is carrying out his evil plans, it is hard to laugh.

The author errs in suggesting that Macron should have acted submissively. The bully interprets that as a sign of that he can go further and demand more. He will do this until he confronts people that won't kowtow to him.

I suggest that other countries now negotiate a binding agreement to supersede the nonbinding Paris climate agreement. It should include the possibility of sanctions on non-signatories that don't comply.