The Tragedy of Emmanuel Macron | by Jean-Baptiste Wautier - Project Syndicate

The Tragedy Of Emmanuel Macron

By Jean-Baptiste Wautier, Project Syndicate | May 23, 2025When he rose to power in 2017, French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to unite the country and revitalize its struggling economy. But as he became increasingly isolated and ideologically incoherent, the early promise of his presidency gave way to polarization and anger, with voters driven to more radical alternatives. LONDON – Nearly one year ago, French President Emmanuel Macron made one…

The Tragedy of Emmanuel Macron | by Jean-Baptiste Wautier - Project Syndicate

When he rose to power in 2017, French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to unite the country and revitalize its struggling economy. But as he became increasingly isolated and ideologically incoherent, the early promise of his presidency gave way to polarization and anger, with voters driven to more radical alternatives.

CHRONIQUE. Weakened by unfulfilled commitments, the head of state must now count with increasingly egregious slingers.