“I kept trying, proposing, pushing... If you want to succeed, you cannot leave work half done, and unfortunately, many things were left half done. The choice was made not to launch a second wave of economic reforms that I was proposing.”

French president and economist, Emmanuel Macron has led France since 2017. His presidency is marked by efforts to modernize Europe through economic reform and integration, balancing progressive policies with pragmatic governance. He advocates for a stronger European Union and has positioned France as a key player in global diplomacy.