Macron under fire for jet-skiing on holiday while France burns
The images fueled opposition claims that Macron is out of touch as France faced five heatwaves and historic wildfires, officials said.
- On August 14, President Emmanuel Macron faced criticism after Paris Match published photos of him riding a jet ski on the Riviera, fueling opposition claims that he appears disconnected from citizens grappling with heatwaves and wildfires.
- Paris Match described the vacation as "work-focused," noting an office setup and daily phone calls, though the magazine cover also featured Macron engaging in water sports like foil surfing during the August break.
- Greens leader Marine Tondelier denounced the feature, saying the French people were enduring an "apocalyptic summer" while the president treats himself to vacation promotion; Communist Senator Pierre Ouzoulias called the images "inappropriate."
- A member of Macron's entourage claimed the photos were unauthorized, noting there have been similar unauthorized images of the president every year for the past nine years.
- The magazine cover teased "Last summer at the controls," referring to Macron's planned departure from the Elysee palace in 2027 when his second and final term concludes.
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While France continues to battle wildfires and extreme heat in different regions, President Emmanuel Macron's image riding a jet ski at his presidential residence on the Mediterranean coast has sparked outrage. The photo, featured on the cover of Paris Match, has drawn harsh criticism from opposition politicians.
Not the best timing for summer fun. While firefighters fight against devastating forest fires and a heat wave holds the country under control, photos show Emmanuel Macron on the jet ski before his summer residence on the Côte d'Azur.
While France is battling wildfires, drought, and extreme heat, vacation photos of President Emmanuel Macron jet skiing have sparked controversy. The opposition and some commentators have argued that Macron's photos are in stark contrast to the crisis in the country.
France is experiencing violent forest fires and heat waves this summer. The French president was now seen on a jet ski.
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