Emmanuel Macron’s charm offensive
A profile of France’s president who is respected but unloved
By Sophie Pedder
The president of France is squashed hip to hip with local officials on a low sofa upholstered in a Moroccan-style motif. Before him, on a small table, is a platter of pâtisseries. The airless room is filled with riotous chatter. A woman fans herself in the corner. “Shhhhh! A bit of quiet!” calls an organiser. “Let him speak!” The buzz doesn’t stop.
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