French leader's allies urge him to stay off campaign trail
WORLD 04 July 2024 - 15:46
The reality is that French President Emmanuel Macron has recently withdrawn from the public eye.
Apart from fulfilling scheduled international commitments, he has not been seen publicly for nearly two weeks. His allies prefer he stays off the campaign trail, and his image is even being removed from campaign materials, Caliber.Az reports citing the foreign media.
"He was told to stop [campaigning]... And it’s not really that he heard our message, it’s more that he was forced to hear it," said an anonymous official from the Renaissance party, addressing a sensitive matter.
The official added, "The president underestimated how much the public was turned off by his personality." For the outspoken and dynamic 46-year-old president, who constantly seeks the spotlight with new ideas and challenges to the status quo, this new reality is uncomfortable.
Secluded in the Elysée Palace, Macron is also considering future scenarios, including a sweeping far-right victory, a hung parliament with the National Rally as the largest group, and a coalition excluding the far right, according to several officials.
"Macron will again take the lead as the guarantor of France’s institutions," said the same party official. "If the far right wins a significant majority, Macron would be pressured to appoint National Rally leader Jordan Bardella as prime minister. If not, he could become involved in lengthy coalition negotiations with his current rivals on the left and right."
In the current pre-election period, Macron's visibility has decreased as his allies have urged him to step back from the campaign trail, focusing on strategic appearances and international commitments. This decision reflects a tactical approach to address public sentiment and political dynamics.
As the campaign progresses, the outcomes of debates, public opinion shifts, and emerging issues will continue to shape the strategies and fortunes of the various candidates and parties. The pre-election period remains a critical time for political maneuvering and voter engagement in the lead-up to the elections.
Caliber.Az
1
|
Q&A: Iran's runoff presidential elections amid historic low turnout Reformists vs. hardliners
04 July 2024 - 17:15
|
2
|
Azerbaijan-SCO: Charting visionary path forward Fostering dialogue and cooperation
04 July 2024 - 12:10
|
3
|
Astana summit marks a pivotal moment for Azerbaijan-China strategic partnership Why Asia matters?
04 July 2024 - 13:27
|
4
|
UEFA is opening a "Pandora's box" "The Streisand Effect" in Merih Demiral's case
06 July 2024 - 16:14
|
5
|
Erdogan criticizes UEFA's disqualification of Turkish footballer over "wolf salute"
05 July 2024 - 16:26
|
NATO Summit 2024: Addressing Russian aggression, supply challenges
07 July 2024 - 06:30
Belarus emerges as new nuclear threat
07 July 2024 - 04:23
Urgent need for US-China military dialogue in South China Sea
07 July 2024 - 02:20
Right-wing party leads in French election runoff as tactical voting strategies emerge
07 July 2024 - 00:17
Biden's leadership spurs NATO resurgence at 75th-anniversary summit
06 July 2024 - 22:10
Moscow to deliver 8 Su-30SM jets to Belarus by end of 2024
06 July 2024 - 20:00
ANAMA boosts demining efforts with EU, UN collaborations in Brussels
06 July 2024 - 18:26
Kyrgyz authorities seize weapon, ammunition from group plotting coup d'état
PHOTO06 July 2024 - 18:04
SOFAZ assets nearly five times Azerbaijan's direct government debt
Report by Moody's06 July 2024 - 17:50
Top US intel official: Gaza conflict serves as recruitment tool for terror groups
06 July 2024 - 17:38
Decision to postpone US exercises jeopardizes Georgia's defence capabilities
President Zourabichvili says06 July 2024 - 17:26
American-style peace and Armenian constitution
Baku remains steadfast06 July 2024 - 17:14
Israeli air defences intercept suspicious objects flying from Lebanon
06 July 2024 - 17:02
Ukraine, West prepare for an uncertain future
Opinion by Responsible Statecraft06 July 2024 - 16:50
Russian Deputy FM eyes nuclear doctrine updates amid rising tensions
06 July 2024 - 16:39
Middle Corridor boosts Azerbaijan's economic strength, says Moody's
06 July 2024 - 16:28
Kazakh president affirms his country's active involvement in COP29
06 July 2024 - 16:17
Türkiye's defence innovation: ASELSAN introduces PUHU 3-LT REB system
06 July 2024 - 16:17
UEFA is opening a "Pandora's box"
"The Streisand Effect" in Merih Demiral's case06 July 2024 - 16:14
Modi's agenda with Putin: Trade imbalance, Indian soldiers in Ukraine
06 July 2024 - 16:06
Hamas agrees to US proposal for talks on Israeli hostages after 16-day delay
06 July 2024 - 15:55
Kazakhstan urges OTS nations to boost trade along Middle Corridor
06 July 2024 - 15:44
Two border violators detained on Azerbaijan-Iran border
PHOTO06 July 2024 - 15:33
Slovak PM Fico returns publicly, backs Orban's Moscow visit
06 July 2024 - 15:21
Armen Grigoryan: The portrait of an unreformed irredentist
Contemplations with Orkhan Amashov/VIDEO06 July 2024 - 15:09
OTS leaders sign document to increase budget during Shusha summit
06 July 2024 - 14:57
Kazakh President offers his country as platform for Baku-Yerevan peace talks
06 July 2024 - 14:45
Uzbek president hails COP29 in Azerbaijan as milestone for global climate action
06 July 2024 - 14:32
How France’s Macron went from successful newcomer to weakened leader
Article by Associated Press06 July 2024 - 14:18
President Aliyev: Organization of Turkic States should become one of prominent international forces
UPDATED/PHOTO06 July 2024 - 14:11
Baku embraces electric bus revolution
Towards zero-emission future06 July 2024 - 14:06
Kyrgyz President highlights Azerbaijan's COP29 chairmanship as key to climate action
06 July 2024 - 13:54
Moody's upgrades SGC's rating, cites Azerbaijan's growing EU gas demand
06 July 2024 - 13:42
President Ilham Aliyev's support for Turkish football team echoes across Turkish media
06 July 2024 - 13:30
Armenia, US to conduct Eagle Partner 2024 joint military exercises
06 July 2024 - 13:18
Strategic partnership & recent developments in Azerbaijani-Chinese relations
Cementing bilateral commitment06 July 2024 - 13:15
Primitive provocation against Azerbaijan
Siding with Armenian war criminals06 July 2024 - 13:06
Turkish Foreign Minister slams West’s stance on Baku-Yerevan normalization
06 July 2024 - 12:54
Azerbaijani presidential aide makes post from OTS summit in Shusha
06 July 2024 - 12:33
UN applauds Azerbaijan for setting new demining standards
06 July 2024 - 12:30