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Emmanuel Jean-Michel Frédéric Macron is a French politician who has served as President of France since 2017. He has been a member of Renaissance since founding the party in 2016. Macron previously served as Deputy Secretary-General to the President from 2012 to 2014 and Minister of Economics and Finance from 2014 to 2016 under President François Hollande.
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“s top priority. Macron urged a tough international stance to pressure North Korea into negotiations, on the same day it fired a missile over Japan. He also affirmed his support for the Iranian nuclear deal and criticized Venezuela”
TechSpot: France's court just blocked Macron's plan to ban kids from social media
Todo Alicante: Outrage in France Over Macron's Jet Skiing Amid Wildfires
CTV News: France's Macron in hot water over jet ski picture
diariopopular.com.ar: Polémica con Emmanuel Macron: fue fotografiado en jet ski en plena ola de calor e incendios
The Indian EYE: French President Emmanuel Macron extends greetings on India’s 80th Independence Day
Türkiye Today: Macron faces backlash over jet ski holiday photos as France battles heat waves, wildfires
Mshale: Alphonso Davies Out With A Torn ACL Emmanuel Macron (0pRVuFJMLk)
lbc.co.uk: Emmanuel Macron mocked for jet ski photos taken while wildfires rage across France
losandes.com.ar: Las vacaciones de Emmanuel Macron que provocaron críticas mientras Francia enfrenta un verano extremo
NewsCord: Olivier Faure Slams Emmanuel Macron’s Jet-Ski Photo During France Heat Wave: 12 outlets compared
NewsCord: France’s Constitutional Council Strikes Down Macron’s Under-15 Social Media Ban: 26 outlets compared
The Australian: Jet skiing while France burns: Macron in hot water over holiday
La Voz del Interior: Bajo fuego. Mientras Europa arde y Croacia ya registra un muerto, Emmanuel Macron de vacaciones en moto de agua
WION: France court blocks Macron's social media ban for under-15s
Clarin.com: Indignación en Francia: Emmanuel Macron hace jet ski y se baña en el Mediterráneo mientras el país lucha contra los devastadores incendios forestales
Sahara Reporters: France Top Court Stops Macron's Social Media Ban For Under-15s, Cites Free Speech, Privacy Concerns
Le Monde.fr: Macron's jet ski vacation photos draw ire amid heatwaves and wildfires
The Telegraph: Emmanuel Macron under fire for jet-skiing on holiday while France burns
Radio Mitre: Revés para Emmanuel Macron en Francia: la máxima autoridad constitucional rechazó la prohibición de redes sociales para menores de 15 años
L'Unione Sarda.it: France rejects ban on social media for minors under 15, halting Macron's measure
Agenzia Nova: France: Social media ban for minors under 15 rejected, Macron appoints Lecornu to rewrite the law
Telegraph India: Macron’s under-15 social media ban blocked by France’s top court over freedom of expression
MVS Noticias: Llueven críticas a Emmanuel Macron por vacaciones en la playa
El Informador: Emmanuel Macron: Se desata la polémica en Francia por fotos en moto acuática durante la ola de calor
Published video “Nous gagnerons ce combat.”.
Published video “À toutes les forces qui luttent sans relâche contre les incendies en Gironde et dans le pays.”.
Published video “Les réseaux sociaux seront interdits aux moins de 15 ans à la rentrée.”.
Published video “Respect, confiance et profonde fierté envers nos armées, garantes de notre liberté.”.
Published video “The Coalition of the Willing.”.
Published video “À Loudenvielle avec de futurs champions du monde. For sure.”.
Published video “L’effort, la ferveur populaire, la beauté de nos paysages, la France !”.
Published video “Salutations à la France transmises !”.
Published video “L'histoire entre la Syrie et la France est une histoire de confiance qui est plus grande que nous.”.
AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Image shows Macron kneeling to present an award to Thailand's king.” False.
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Snopes rated the claim “A photograph authentically shows U.S. President Donald Trump with a flipped-up toupee alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, in mid-June 2026.” Miscaptioned.
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Published video “La France demeurera, quoi qu’il arrive, la patrie dont Marc Bloch ne saurait déraciner son cœur.”.
Snopes.com rated the claim “An image authentically shows U.S. President Donald Trump trying to kiss Brigitte Macron, French President Emmanuel Macron's wife, during Trump's June 2026 visit to France.” Originated as Satire.
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Public attention spiked: 17,787 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.7× the usual 4,786, with 0 article edits.
AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Kylian Mbappé left PSG after being sexually assaulted by Emmanuel Macron” False.
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Lead Stories rated the claim “Real Eurosport video report says Kylian Mbappe accused Emmanuel Macron of sexual harassment” Bogus Claim.
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Lead Stories rated the claim “A BBC video report says French President Emmanuel Macron is deploying 800 French Foreign Legion soldiers to Armenia.” No Such Report.
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DigitEye India rated the claim “French President Emmanuel Macron said that the Iran war is basically the end of the American century.” The claim is false. No credible evidence shows Emmanuel Macron stating that “this war” (or the Iran conflict) marks the end of the American century. Macron has repeatedly criticized aspects of the US-led strikes, calling for diplomacy but did not say such a statement..
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StopFake rated the claim “Macron Endorsed Arabic as Official Language” Emmanuel Macron did not say that Arabic would become an official language of France, nor did he call for its mandatory study in French schools. Speaking in Egypt, the French president did describe Arabic as the second most widely spoken language in France — but the remark came in the context of Francophonie, multilingualism, and academic cooperation between France, Egypt, and African nations..
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Snopes.com rated the claim “French President Emmanuel Macron posted an image of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein kissing U.S. first lady Melania Trump on the cheek.” False.
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Lead Stories rated the claim “Emmanuel Macron posted a video appearing to show Epstein kissing Melania Trump.” Not His Post.
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BOOM Fact Check rated the claim “Video shows French President Emmanuel Macron accusing the Indian Air Force of inefficiently handling Rafale jets, leading to a billion-dollar loss for France.” False.
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PTI rated the claim “French President Emmanuel Macron, during his official visit to India, allegedly stated that France would not become a full defence partner of New Delhi.” False.
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Speaking at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, Macron called for an immediate ceasefire in the Sudanese civil war and an end to external support for the belligerents
At a new year's celebration for military forces on 15 January 2026, Macron was seen with a bulging eye.
Awarded Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav presented by Harald V of Norway (2025).
Earned Gold Olympic Order (2024).
Awarded Knight of the Seraphim (2024).
Awarded Order of the Republic (2024).
Awarded Cross of the Seven Arms (2024).
Macron appointed Gabriel Attal as prime minister after a government crisis
The government of his prime minister, Élisabeth Borne, passed legislation raising the retirement age from 62 to 64; this led to public sector strikes and violent protests
“must significantly reduce immigration, starting with illegal immigration”
The total number of new foreigners coming to France rose above 320,000 for the first time, with nearly a majority coming from Africa
Macron was reported as saying Northern Ireland was not truly part of the United Kingdom following disputes with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson over implementations of the Northern Ireland protocol
“We have the right to expect more from Turkey than from Russia, given that it is a member of NATO.”
Awarded Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (2018).
Awarded Grand Cross of the National Order of the Lion (2018).
Awarded Charlemagne Prize (2018).
Awarded Time 100 (2018).
Awarded Knight of the Order of the Elephant (2018).
Macron directed French participation in airstrikes against Syrian government sites, coordinated with the United States and the United Kingdom
“The reality is that Europe is not experiencing a migration crisis of the same magnitude as the one it experienced in 2015”
Reaching about 25% by the end of November during the yellow vests movement
Awarded Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour (2017).
Awarded Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer (2017).
Awarded Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit (2017).
“Make our planet great again.”
“Climate change adds further injustice to an already unfair world.”
“The fight against climate change is by far the most significant struggle of our times.”
Career landmark: French co-prince of Andorra (2017).
On 27 August 2017, Macron and his wife Brigitte adopted Nemo, a black Labrador Retriever-Griffon dog who lives with them in the Élysée Palace.
In August 2017, a photojournalist was arrested and detained by the police for six hours after he entered the private residence where Macron was vacationing in Marseille.
Career landmark: President of the French Republic (2017).
Her role in Macron's 2017 presidential campaign has been considered pivotal, with close Macron allies stating that Brigitte Macron helped him to develop skills such as public speaking.
Career landmark: chairperson (2016–2017).
To launch his 2017 presidential campaign
Awarded Commander of the Order of the British Empire (2014).
Career landmark: Minister of Economy, Industry and Digital (2014–2016).
In the second Valls government, and led several business-friendly reforms
Career landmark: Participated in 2014 Bilderberg Conference (tournament / event).
In his hometown of Amiens, Macron declined, leading François Hollande to reject Manuel Valls's idea of appointing him Budget Minister, as he had never been elected to public office
His was one of the deciding votes against regulating the salaries of CEOs
Awarded Grand Officer of the Order of the Southern Cross (2012).
Career landmark: Assistant Secretary General of the Presidency of the French Republic (2012–2014).
During the Socialist Party primary in 2011, Macron voiced his support for François Hollande.
Macron voiced his support for François Hollande
Macron was promoted to partner with the bank after working on the recapitalization of Le Monde and the acquisition by Atos of Siemens IT Solutions and Services
Macron paid €50,000 to buy himself out of his government contract
A romantic relationship started later, and his parents attempted to separate the couple by sending him away to Paris to finish the final year of his schooling, as they felt his youth made this relationship inappropriate. (The age of consent in France is 15.) The couple reunited after Macron graduated and were married in 2007.
Macron voted for Ségolène Royal in the second round of the presidential election
In 2007 Macron voted for Ségolène Royal in the second round of the presidential election.
Macron attempted to run for a seat in the National Assembly in Picardy under the Socialist Party label in the 2007 legislative elections; however, his application was declined
Laurence Parisot offered him the job of managing director for Mouvement des Entreprises de France, the largest employer federation in France, but he declined
Studied at École nationale d'administration (2002–2004).
Macron became an Inspector in the Inspection générale des finances (IGF), a branch of the Finance Ministry
In the 2002 French presidential election, Macron voted for souverainist Jean-Pierre Chevènement.
Macron worked for the Citizens' Movement for two years, but he never applied to be a member
And by August, his popularity had fallen off 24 percentage points since June
Awarded Concours général (1994).
Born 1977-12-21.
Awarded Order of Mohammed.
Awarded Order of the British Empire.
Awarded National Order of the Ivory Coast.
Awarded Order of St. Olav.
Awarded Order of the White Rose of Finland.
Awarded Order of the Nile.
Awarded Order of Leopold.
Awarded Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.
Awarded Order of the Aztec Eagle.
Awarded Order of Merit.
Awarded Order of the Redeemer.
Awarded Order of the Southern Cross.
Awarded Order of the Bath.
Awarded National Order of the Lion of Senegal.
Awarded Order of the Netherlands Lion.
Awarded Order of the Republic.
Awarded Order of Saint-Charles.
Awarded Order of Zayed.
Awarded National Order of Merit.
Awarded Grand Order of Mugunghwa.
Awarded Order of the Elephant.
Awarded Order of Liberty.
Awarded Royal Order of the Seraphim.
Awarded Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau.
Studied at Paris Nanterre University.
Career landmark: slap incident on Emmanuel Macron.
Career landmark: Participated in World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2016 (tournament / event).
Career landmark: Participated in World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2018 (tournament / event).
Career landmark: Emmanuel Macron's official trip to Japan (2019).
Studied at Sciences Po.
Career landmark: Emmanuel Macron visit to Israel.
Career landmark: Participated in World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2013 (tournament / event).
Career landmark: Emmanuel Macron presidential campaign, 2017.
Studied at La Providence.
Career landmark: Emmanuel Macron visit to Washington, D.C. in 2018.
Studied at Lycée Henri-IV.