<p>Florian Tardif, who has released a tell-all book on the French power couple - Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron - says the First Lady has the last say on recruitments for positions at the Elysée. Titled ‘Un Couple (Presque) Parfait — An (Almost) Perfect Couple’, the book is topping bestseller charts. Tardiff told Les Grandes Gueules that the 73-year-old got rid of a female intern in her twenties, because she "used seduction to get what she wanted: a job in the Élysée Palace." The woman has been named ‘Scheherazade’ in the biography. She also removed another female adviser from the palace a few years later, an official reportedly told Tardiff. "There are advisors applying for positions at the Élysée. And in the HR process, the final interview is with the first lady. She’s wary," the political journalist said. He claimed that one time she declared, "Her, she’s not getting in" after getting a look at one of Macron’s advisers’ phones.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/book-claims-brigitte-slapped-macron-after-seeing-messages-from-iranian-actress-on-his-phone-1778734904463"><strong>Book claims Brigitte slapped husband Macron after seeing messages from Iranian actress on his phone</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Macron affair rumours with Iranian actress</strong></h2><p>Earlier, Tardiff spoke about Macron and his proximity to Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani, whom he allegedly addressed as "jolie" (pretty) and "magnifique" (magnificent) in text messages. The writer said that she was the reason for the viral push in the face that the world saw Brigitte delivering Macron on the airplane at the Hanoi airport last year. During a radio interview, Tardiff said she was angry after getting a peek at the messages her husband and Farahani allegedly exchanged. "What happened is that she [Brigitte Macron], saw a message from a well-known figure. An Iranian actress, Golshifteh Farahani," he said. Tardiff described it as a "classic couple's scene". Meanwhile, Macron dismissed the episode as "nothing" at the time and said he was "bickering, or rather joking, with my wife".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>https://www.wionews.com/videos/elysee-calls-reports-fake-news-team-brigitte-says-all-is-well-between-the-macrons-1778773088415/embed</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Tardiff claims that this is the truth, and he "verified" the incident and everything in his book is based on facts. The writer also said that Macron had a "platonic" relationship with the actress for a few months and sent her "messages that went quite far". He allegedly wrote in one of the messages, "I find you very pretty." Brigitte saw this, which led to a heated argument between the couple. Just as they were supposed to deboard the plane, Macron thought it was over, but apparently, it was not. And so, they had one last tiff, which became a public spectacle, which even President Donald Trump joked about.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Brigitte Macron got young female advisers fired from the Elysée Palace to keep them away from her husband, and vets every candidate during the hiring process. The claim has been made by the author of a new book on the French power couple.

Florian Tardif, who has released a tell-all book on the French power couple - Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron - says the First Lady has the last say on recruitments for positions at the Elysée. Titled ‘Un Couple (Presque) Parfait — An (Almost) Perfect Couple’, the book is topping bestseller charts. Tardiff told Les Grandes Gueules that the 73-year-old got rid of a female intern in her twenties, because she "used seduction to get what she wanted: a job in the Élysée Palace." The woman has been named ‘Scheherazade’ in the biography. She also removed another female adviser from the palace a few years later, an official reportedly told Tardiff. "There are advisors applying for positions at the Élysée. And in the HR process, the final interview is with the first lady. She’s wary," the political journalist said. He claimed that one time she declared, "Her, she’s not getting in" after getting a look at one of Macron’s advisers’ phones. Also Read: Book claims Brigitte slapped husband Macron after seeing messages from Iranian actress on his phone Macron affair rumours with Iranian actress Earlier, Tardiff spoke about Macron and his proximity to Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani, whom he allegedly addressed as "jolie" (pretty) and "magnifique" (magnificent) in text messages. The writer said that she was the reason for the viral push in the face that the world saw Brigitte delivering Macron on the airplane at the Hanoi airport last year. During a radio interview, Tardiff said she was angry after getting a peek at the messages her husband and Farahani allegedly exchanged. "What happened is that she [Brigitte Macron], saw a message from a well-known figure. An Iranian actress, Golshifteh Farahani," he said. Tardiff described it as a "classic couple's scene". Meanwhile, Macron dismissed the episode as "nothing" at the time and said he was "bickering, or rather joking, with my wife". https://www.wionews.com/videos/elysee-calls-reports-fake-news-team-brigitte-says-all-is-well-between-the-macrons-1778773088415/embed Tardiff claims that this is the truth, and he "verified" the incident and everything in his book is based on facts. The writer also said that Macron had a "platonic" relationship with the actress for a few months and sent her "messages that went quite far". He allegedly wrote in one of the messages, "I find you very pretty." Brigitte saw this, which led to a heated argument between the couple. Just as they were supposed to deboard the plane, Macron thought it was over, but apparently, it was not. And so, they had one last tiff, which became a public spectacle, which even President Donald Trump joked about.

<p>Brigitte Macron got young female advisers fired from the Elysée Palace to keep them away from her husband, and vets every candidate during the hiring process. The claim has been made by the author of a new book on the French power couple.</p>

Brigitte Macron hires and fires? Book claims she vets staff, removed a 'seductive' intern in her 20s

France's first lady Brigitte Macron apologised on Monday, December 15, for using a slur against activists that sparked a feminist backlash, trying to quell an incident that generated a social media trend against her.


French First Lady Brigitte Macron apologises for slur after feminist backlash 

<p>The daughter of French first lady Brigitte Macron has revealed that the false claims that her mother was born a man have had a deep impact on her. Tiphaine Auzière told a Paris court on Tuesday that her mother suffers from “deep anxiety” because of the gender episode, and is constantly worried about having to walk a certain way and her clothing choices because she knows her pictures can be “distorted” and weaponised online. The 41-year-old said the horrific allegations have also impacted her seven grandchildren also, who are also constantly bombarded with cruel words at school. “There isn’t a single week when she isn’t harassed, not one person in her personal or professional life fails to bring up these allegations,” Auzière said. &nbsp;"This has repercussions on her children and grandchildren. They hear things at school, such as, 'Your grandmother is a man.' I don't know how to make it stop."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She was testifying at the trial of ten people who are accused of online harassment of the 72-year-old first lady for spreading "malicious comments" about her gender and sexuality. Auzière added that the trolling and cyberbullying have taken a toll on Brigitte Macron’s mental health, and medical assessments back it up. Notably, French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife filed a defamation lawsuit in the United States at the end of July following false claims that Brigitte Macron was assigned male at birth. Brigitte Macron also said that the terrible words have greatly impacted her and her family, especially her grandchildren, who were told their grandmother was a man.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/emmanuel-and-brigitte-macron-prepare-to-defend-against-candace-owens-allegations-in-us-court-1758194839157"><strong>Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron prepare to defend against Candace Owens’ allegations in US court</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>My mom has suffered hatred, Tiphaine Auzière told the court</strong></h2><p>Brigitte Macron's lawyer had asked Auzière to testify at the trial. She is her youngest of three children from her first marriage to André-Louis Auzière. "It was important for me to be here today to express the harm. I wanted to express what her life has been like since she suffered this hatred. There has been change and deterioration." Her daughter added how her mother's life had changed because of the rumours. “My mother always has to be careful about how she dresses and behaves in public because of this fake news. She knows that her image could be taken and distorted. She's constantly under attack. She can't ignore all the horrors being said about her.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

https://www.wionews.com/videos/french-first-lady-sues-candace-owens-over-false-gender-claims-1758216047002

<p>Auziere also said that her mother has read all the messages said about her, and if she misses the tweets, the Élysée Palace aides tell her about them. "She read them all. It hurt her enough. She doesn't want to see them again." Ten defendants, eight men and two women, are being tried in the case for harassing her online. They face up to two years in prison if convicted. Brigitte Macron has even been called a “paedophile” by trolls for the 25-year age gap between her and her husband Emmanuel Macron.&nbsp;</p>

French first lady Brigitte Macron's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, told a Paris court that her mother and her grandkids have been deeply affected by the false claims that she was born a man. Ten people are on trial for harassing Brigitte Macron online.

The daughter of French first lady Brigitte Macron has revealed that the false claims that her mother was born a man have had a deep impact on her. Tiphaine Auzière told a Paris court on Tuesday that her mother suffers from “deep anxiety” because of the gender episode, and is constantly worried about having to walk a certain way and her clothing choices because she knows her pictures can be “distorted” and weaponised online. The 41-year-old said the horrific allegations have also impacted her seven grandchildren also, who are also constantly bombarded with cruel words at school. “There isn’t a single week when she isn’t harassed, not one person in her personal or professional life fails to bring up these allegations,” Auzière said. "This has repercussions on her children and grandchildren. They hear things at school, such as, 'Your grandmother is a man.' I don't know how to make it stop." She was testifying at the trial of ten people who are accused of online harassment of the 72-year-old first lady for spreading "malicious comments" about her gender and sexuality. Auzière added that the trolling and cyberbullying have taken a toll on Brigitte Macron’s mental health, and medical assessments back it up. Notably, French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife filed a defamation lawsuit in the United States at the end of July following false claims that Brigitte Macron was assigned male at birth. Brigitte Macron also said that the terrible words have greatly impacted her and her family, especially her grandchildren, who were told their grandmother was a man. Also Read: Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron prepare to defend against Candace Owens’ allegations in US court My mom has suffered hatred, Tiphaine Auzière told the court Brigitte Macron's lawyer had asked Auzière to testify at the trial. She is her youngest of three children from her first marriage to André-Louis Auzière. "It was important for me to be here today to express the harm. I wanted to express what her life has been like since she suffered this hatred. There has been change and deterioration." Her daughter added how her mother's life had changed because of the rumours. “My mother always has to be careful about how she dresses and behaves in public because of this fake news. She knows that her image could be taken and distorted. She's constantly under attack. She can't ignore all the horrors being said about her.”

<p>French first lady Brigitte Macron's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, told a Paris court that her mother and her grandkids have been deeply affected by the false claims that she was born a man. Ten people are on trial for harassing Brigitte Macron online.</p>

Brigitte Macron in 'deep anxiety' following cyberbullying over false claims she’s a man, daughter tells court

<p>Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, are gearing up to present scientific and photographic evidence in a US courtroom as part of a defamation lawsuit they have filed against Candace Owens. Owens, a prominent right-wing influencer, has publicly claimed that Brigitte Macron was born male, a statement the Macrons strongly deny. In response, their legal team stated that they will provide expert testimony to refute the claims, presenting both medical and personal proof that the allegations are baseless.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-in-my-opinion-you-are-hurting-abc-reporter-barred-from-trump-s-london-press-event-after-heated-exchange-in-washington-1758189320188"><strong>'In my opinion, you are hurting...': ABC reporter barred from Trump’s London press event after heated exchange in Washington</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Brigitte Macron, who has found the accusations deeply upsetting, is determined to go through with the legal process, despite the personal discomfort involved in revealing such intimate evidence. Her lawyer, Tom Clare, emphasized that the case was not just about defending her dignity, but also about protecting the French president from unnecessary distractions. Clare said that while revealing such evidence is unpleasant, Brigitte is resolute in her decision to address the issue publicly to clear her name.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Owens, known for her controversial online presence, has repeatedly promoted the theory that Brigitte Macron is not a biological woman. In March 2024, Owens even stated she would stake her entire professional reputation on the falsehood. The origins of the claim trace back to a YouTube video from 2021 by French bloggers Amandine Roy and Natacha Rey. The Macrons won an earlier defamation suit against Roy and Rey in France, but this ruling was overturned on appeal in 2025, citing freedom of speech protections, though the case remains under appeal.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-very-serious-consequences-uk-arrests-three-for-spying-for-russia-amid-trump-starmer-meeting-1758194288838"><strong>'Very serious consequences': UK arrests three for ‘spying for Russia’ amid Trump-Starmer meeting</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The defamation lawsuit filed in the US accuses Owens of disregarding credible evidence and continuing to spread the false claim. In US defamation cases involving public figures, the plaintiff must prove "actual malice"—that the defendant acted with reckless disregard for the truth or knowingly spread false information.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a statement to <i>Paris Match</i>, Emmanuel Macron explained why they were taking legal action. He asserted that the claim was “nonsense” and that Owens knowingly spread false information to harm his wife’s reputation and promote an ideological agenda, with connections to far-right figures.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Owens’ legal team, in response, has filed a motion to dismiss the case, arguing that it should not be heard in Delaware since it is not related to her business interests there. They claim defending the lawsuit in Delaware would create significant financial strain on Owens. Candace Owens, for her part, has maintained that she believes the claims are true and that, in her view, free speech should allow her to make such assertions publicly without facing legal consequences.</p>

Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron prepare to defend against Candace Owens’ allegations in US court

Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, are gearing up to present scientific and photographic evidence in a US courtroom as part of a defamation lawsuit they have filed against Candace Owens. Owens, a prominent right-wing influencer, has publicly claimed that Brigitte Macron was born male, a statement the Macrons strongly deny. In response, their legal team stated that they will provide expert testimony to refute the claims, presenting both medical and personal proof that the allegations are baseless. Also Read: 'In my opinion, you are hurting...': ABC reporter barred from Trump’s London press event after heated exchange in Washington Brigitte Macron, who has found the accusations deeply upsetting, is determined to go through with the legal process, despite the personal discomfort involved in revealing such intimate evidence. Her lawyer, Tom Clare, emphasized that the case was not just about defending her dignity, but also about protecting the French president from unnecessary distractions. Clare said that while revealing such evidence is unpleasant, Brigitte is resolute in her decision to address the issue publicly to clear her name. Owens, known for her controversial online presence, has repeatedly promoted the theory that Brigitte Macron is not a biological woman. In March 2024, Owens even stated she would stake her entire professional reputation on the falsehood. The origins of the claim trace back to a YouTube video from 2021 by French bloggers Amandine Roy and Natacha Rey. The Macrons won an earlier defamation suit against Roy and Rey in France, but this ruling was overturned on appeal in 2025, citing freedom of speech protections, though the case remains under appeal. Also Read: 'Very serious consequences': UK arrests three for ‘spying for Russia’ amid Trump-Starmer meeting The defamation lawsuit filed in the US accuses Owens of disregarding credible evidence and continuing to spread the false claim. In US defamation cases involving public figures, the plaintiff must prove "actual malice"—that the defendant acted with reckless disregard for the truth or knowingly spread false information. In a statement to Paris Match, Emmanuel Macron explained why they were taking legal action. He asserted that the claim was “nonsense” and that Owens knowingly spread false information to harm his wife’s reputation and promote an ideological agenda, with connections to far-right figures. Owens’ legal team, in response, has filed a motion to dismiss the case, arguing that it should not be heard in Delaware since it is not related to her business interests there. They claim defending the lawsuit in Delaware would create significant financial strain on Owens. Candace Owens, for her part, has maintained that she believes the claims are true and that, in her view, free speech should allow her to make such assertions publicly without facing legal consequences.

<p>Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron plan to submit photographic and scientific evidence to US court in a defamation case against Candace Owens, who has spread false claims about Brigitte's gender</p>

<p>French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron have filed a US defamation suit against rightwing influencer Candace Owens, who has claimed that France's first lady "is actually a man". The 218-page lawsuit, which was filed in Delaware on Wednesday (July 23), alleges Owens had published "outrageous, defamatory and far-fetched fictions", among which was that Brigitte Macron was born male as Jean-Michel Trogneux.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Owens has further claimed that Macron and the French president's wife are blood relatives and Emmanuel Macron is either the product of a CIA human experiment or "a similar government mind control programme", as per the Macrons' court document.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The lawsuit is an unusual instance of a current world leader suing an online influencer personally for content, although it follows days after Donald Trump sued the Wall Street Journal and its holding companies over a report of a letter that the US president allegedly wrote to Jeffrey Epstein.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Macrons have a steep legal hurdle to overcome, as US defamation law mandates that public figures establish "actual malice", i.e., that the person knew or had a reckless disregard whether the information was true or not. The Macrons are asking for a jury trial and damages punitive.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“The principle here is truth,” the Macrons’ lawyer Thomas Clare, co-founder of defamation specialist firm Clare Locke, was quoted saying to the Financial Times. “They believe it’s important to stand up for themselves . . . Owens has had multiple opportunities to do the right thing and in response she has only mocked them.”<br>&nbsp;</p><p>He confirmed that the French president and first lady were prepared to fly to Delaware to appear in court personally. “Because Ms Owens systematically reaffirmed these falsehoods in response to each of our attorneys’ repeated requests for a retraction, we ultimately concluded that referring the matter to a court of law was the only remaining avenue,” the Macrons said in a statement.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Owens' spokesperson said she would be answering on her podcast on Wednesday. The lawsuit says the Macrons have "suffered substantial reputational damage" and have spent “considerable sums of money to correct the public record.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The defamation case is focused on Becoming Brigitte, an eight-part series Owens published this year, and social media podcasts associated with it. In their complaint, the Macrons allege Owens has "used [a] false statement" regarding Brigitte's sex "to promote her standalone platform, gain fame and generate revenue". They claim she "ignored repeated attempts by the Macrons to communicate".</p><p>Becoming Brigitte has over 2.3mn YouTube views.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Owens has dissected their appearance, their marriage, their friends, their family, and their personal history — twisting it all into a grotesque narrative designed to inflame and degrade,” the Macrons said in their filing. “The result is relentless bullying on a worldwide scale.”</p>

Emmanuel Macron, wife file lawsuit against Candace Owens over false claims of French president’s wife is a man

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron have filed a US defamation suit against rightwing influencer Candace Owens, who has claimed that France's first lady "is actually a man". The 218-page lawsuit, which was filed in Delaware on Wednesday (July 23), alleges Owens had published "outrageous, defamatory and far-fetched fictions", among which was that Brigitte Macron was born male as Jean-Michel Trogneux. Owens has further claimed that Macron and the French president's wife are blood relatives and Emmanuel Macron is either the product of a CIA human experiment or "a similar government mind control programme", as per the Macrons' court document. The lawsuit is an unusual instance of a current world leader suing an online influencer personally for content, although it follows days after Donald Trump sued the Wall Street Journal and its holding companies over a report of a letter that the US president allegedly wrote to Jeffrey Epstein. The Macrons have a steep legal hurdle to overcome, as US defamation law mandates that public figures establish "actual malice", i.e., that the person knew or had a reckless disregard whether the information was true or not. The Macrons are asking for a jury trial and damages punitive. “The principle here is truth,” the Macrons’ lawyer Thomas Clare, co-founder of defamation specialist firm Clare Locke, was quoted saying to the Financial Times. “They believe it’s important to stand up for themselves . . . Owens has had multiple opportunities to do the right thing and in response she has only mocked them.” He confirmed that the French president and first lady were prepared to fly to Delaware to appear in court personally. “Because Ms Owens systematically reaffirmed these falsehoods in response to each of our attorneys’ repeated requests for a retraction, we ultimately concluded that referring the matter to a court of law was the only remaining avenue,” the Macrons said in a statement. Owens' spokesperson said she would be answering on her podcast on Wednesday. The lawsuit says the Macrons have "suffered substantial reputational damage" and have spent “considerable sums of money to correct the public record.” The defamation case is focused on Becoming Brigitte, an eight-part series Owens published this year, and social media podcasts associated with it. In their complaint, the Macrons allege Owens has "used [a] false statement" regarding Brigitte's sex "to promote her standalone platform, gain fame and generate revenue". They claim she "ignored repeated attempts by the Macrons to communicate". Becoming Brigitte has over 2.3mn YouTube views. “Owens has dissected their appearance, their marriage, their friends, their family, and their personal history — twisting it all into a grotesque narrative designed to inflame and degrade,” the Macrons said in their filing. “The result is relentless bullying on a worldwide scale.”

<p>Owens has also said the French president and his wife are blood relatives and that Emmanuel Macron is a product of a CIA human experiment, as per Macrons’ court filing</p>

Macron, wife file lawsuit against influencer Candace Owens over claim of French first lady being born male

<p>The reopening ceremony of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Saturday posed a diplomatic challenge for French officials, as they arranged seating for high-profile attendees. Among them were US President-elect Donald Trump and representatives of the Biden family, including First Lady Jill Biden and her daughter, Ashley.</p>

<p><strong>Brigitte Macron’s strategic role</strong></p>

<p>First Lady Brigitte Macron ensured a smooth arrangement by positioning herself between Trump and the Bidens in the front row. Her placement diffused any potential tension stemming from the sharp exchanges during one of the most bitter elections in US history.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Trump’s striking presence &nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The future 47th president was the guest of honour on Saturday in Paris, seated next to French President Emmanuel Macron in the front row. Trump arrived wearing a yellow tie and made his signature raised fist gesture as he entered the cathedral. He paused to greet Prince William, heir to the British throne, before taking his seat among the dignitaries.</p>

<p>Jill Biden, accompanied by her daughter Ashley, represented President Joe Biden, who did not attend the ceremony. The 82-year-old president had recently concluded a historic visit to Angola and was notably absent, though symbolically honoured through the seating arrangement.</p>

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<p><strong>A milestone for Notre Dame and diplomacy</strong></p>

<p>The reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral not only celebrated a historic restoration but also highlighted the importance of diplomacy. Brigitte Macron’s role was pivotal in maintaining decorum during this high-profile international event.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The reopening ceremony of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Saturday posed a diplomatic challenge for French officials, as they arranged seating for high-profile attendees.

The reopening ceremony of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Saturday posed a diplomatic challenge for French officials, as they arranged seating for high-profile attendees. Among them were US President-elect Donald Trump and representatives of the Biden family, including First Lady Jill Biden and her daughter, Ashley. Brigitte Macron’s strategic role First Lady Brigitte Macron ensured a smooth arrangement by positioning herself between Trump and the Bidens in the front row. Her placement diffused any potential tension stemming from the sharp exchanges during one of the most bitter elections in US history. Also read | Donald Trump heaps praise on 'good man' Prince William at Notre-Dame reopening Trump’s striking presence The future 47th president was the guest of honour on Saturday in Paris, seated next to French President Emmanuel Macron in the front row. Trump arrived wearing a yellow tie and made his signature raised fist gesture as he entered the cathedral. He paused to greet Prince William, heir to the British throne, before taking his seat among the dignitaries. Jill Biden, accompanied by her daughter Ashley, represented President Joe Biden, who did not attend the ceremony. The 82-year-old president had recently concluded a historic visit to Angola and was notably absent, though symbolically honoured through the seating arrangement. Also read | US President Joe Biden closely monitoring 'extraordinary events' in Syria, says White House A milestone for Notre Dame and diplomacy The reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral not only celebrated a historic restoration but also highlighted the importance of diplomacy. Brigitte Macron’s role was pivotal in maintaining decorum during this high-profile international event. (With inputs from agencies)

French First Lady Brigitte Macron deftly handles Trump-Jill Biden seating at Notre Dame reopening

<p>Two women in France went on trial on Wednesday (June 19) over false claims that the country's first lady, Brigitte Macron, was transgender. These claims, propagated by conspiracy theorists and the far right, alleged that Brigitte Macron had once been a man named "Jean-Michel".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The rumour, as per AFP, went viral online just weeks before the 2022 presidential election.</p>

<h2><strong>A 'state lie' and a libel case</strong></h2>

<p>In 2022, Brigitte Macron filed a libel complaint against the two women.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The trial for defamation charges comes during a heated campaign for snap legislative elections called by Brigitte Macron's husband, French President Emmanuel Macron, after his party was defeated by the far right in the EU parliament elections.</p>

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<p>Amandine Roy, a 49-year-old self-proclaimed spiritual medium, appeared in court in Paris on Wednesday. She was questioned about her YouTube interview with Natacha Rey, an independent journalist who claimed to have uncovered a "state lie" and "scam" regarding Brigitte Macron's identity. Rey did not attend the trial, citing illness.</p>

<p>The self-proclaimed spiritual medium stated that Rey was "desperate to share her work,"&nbsp;which she had conducted over three years. She said she had merely "acquiesced to her request," adding, "My regret is that this wasn't taken up and investigated by the mainstream media."&nbsp;</p>

<p>She said that she could not bring herself to "hide" such a "serious" topic.</p>

<p>Neither President Macron nor the first lady attended the court proceedings. A decision on the case is expected on September 12.</p>

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<h2><strong>Brigitte Macron or Jean-Michel</strong></h2>

<p>Per the conspiracy theory, Brigitte Macron, formerly Brigitte Trogneux, never existed. It suggests that the First Lady's brother Jean-Michel actually changed gender and assumed the Brigitte Trogneux identity.</p>

<p>The false claims, as per AFP, have also led to serious accusations of child abuse against Brigitte Macron. Her lawyer, Jean Ennochi, said that the "prejudice is massive, it exploded everywhere." They are&nbsp;demanding €10,000 ($10,750) each in compensation for Brigitte Macron and her brother.</p>

<p>The disinformation even reached the United States, where Brigitte Macron was attacked in a now-deleted YouTube video before the November elections.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Two women in France went on trial on Wednesday (June 19) over false claims that the country's first lady, Brigitte Macron, was transgender. These claims, propagated by conspiracy theorists and the far right, alleged that Brigitte Macron had once been a man named "Jean-Michel".

Two women in France went on trial on Wednesday (June 19) over false claims that the country's first lady, Brigitte Macron, was transgender. These claims, propagated by conspiracy theorists and the far right, alleged that Brigitte Macron had once been a man named "Jean-Michel". The rumour, as per AFP, went viral online just weeks before the 2022 presidential election. A 'state lie' and a libel case In 2022, Brigitte Macron filed a libel complaint against the two women. The trial for defamation charges comes during a heated campaign for snap legislative elections called by Brigitte Macron's husband, French President Emmanuel Macron, after his party was defeated by the far right in the EU parliament elections. Also read | US forces destroy two Houthi targets in Yemen amid Red Sea ship attacks Amandine Roy, a 49-year-old self-proclaimed spiritual medium, appeared in court in Paris on Wednesday. She was questioned about her YouTube interview with Natacha Rey, an independent journalist who claimed to have uncovered a "state lie" and "scam" regarding Brigitte Macron's identity. Rey did not attend the trial, citing illness. The self-proclaimed spiritual medium stated that Rey was "desperate to share her work," which she had conducted over three years. She said she had merely "acquiesced to her request," adding, "My regret is that this wasn't taken up and investigated by the mainstream media." She said that she could not bring herself to "hide" such a "serious" topic. Neither President Macron nor the first lady attended the court proceedings. A decision on the case is expected on September 12. Also read | Putin arrives in Vietnam after signing defence pact with North Korea, irks US Brigitte Macron or Jean-Michel Per the conspiracy theory, Brigitte Macron, formerly Brigitte Trogneux, never existed. It suggests that the First Lady's brother Jean-Michel actually changed gender and assumed the Brigitte Trogneux identity. The false claims, as per AFP, have also led to serious accusations of child abuse against Brigitte Macron. Her lawyer, Jean Ennochi, said that the "prejudice is massive, it exploded everywhere." They are demanding €10,000 ($10,750) each in compensation for Brigitte Macron and her brother. The disinformation even reached the United States, where Brigitte Macron was attacked in a now-deleted YouTube video before the November elections. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Recent trends showed that the approval ratings of French President Emmanuel Macron declined in January by two points. But in this difficult situation with less than a year into Macron's second term, it appears he is getting the help he needed from his wife, Brigitte Macron, to improve the ratings and understand public mood.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The French president's troubles are quite evident as the team that helped him to power in 2017 has broken up. Common people are expressing anger and frustration over his landmark pension reforms with demonstrations on the street. He also faces resistance in the parliament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Citing the magazine Le Point's claims, The Times reported that Brigitte Macron, who is a former school teacher, has been giving discreet lessons to the president on how to understand the mood of the countrymen.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The magazine published a detailed profile last week, in which it was mentioned that she tells Macron what people are talking about in their cafés, etc.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She allegedly also makes notes of what she sees and hears during the day and briefs him when they finally sit down alone every evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by the media outlet, she said she desires to be "useful" to the country. However, she confided that it was not an easy task. France’s first lady said: "There are those who think I am lazy and those who think I ought not to be here."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The profile is headlined "Ah, if he listened to her more often" and it was the latest in a series of interviews that seemed to show her at the centre stage. In the profile article, it was also mentioned that the 69-year-old will launch herself on social media, with an Instagram account.&nbsp;</p>

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Recent trends showed that the approval ratings of French President Emmanuel Macron declined in January by two points. But in this difficult situation with less than a year into Macron's second term, it appears he is getting the help he needed from his wife, Brigitte Macron, to improve the ratings and understand public mood.

Recent trends showed that the approval ratings of French President Emmanuel Macron declined in January by two points. But in this difficult situation with less than a year into Macron's second term, it appears he is getting the help he needed from his wife, Brigitte Macron, to improve the ratings and understand public mood. The French president's troubles are quite evident as the team that helped him to power in 2017 has broken up. Common people are expressing anger and frustration over his landmark pension reforms with demonstrations on the street. He also faces resistance in the parliament. Citing the magazine Le Point's claims, The Times reported that Brigitte Macron, who is a former school teacher, has been giving discreet lessons to the president on how to understand the mood of the countrymen. The magazine published a detailed profile last week, in which it was mentioned that she tells Macron what people are talking about in their cafés, etc. She allegedly also makes notes of what she sees and hears during the day and briefs him when they finally sit down alone every evening. As quoted by the media outlet, she said she desires to be "useful" to the country. However, she confided that it was not an easy task. France’s first lady said: "There are those who think I am lazy and those who think I ought not to be here." The profile is headlined "Ah, if he listened to her more often" and it was the latest in a series of interviews that seemed to show her at the centre stage. In the profile article, it was also mentioned that the 69-year-old will launch herself on social media, with an Instagram account. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Trust the first ladies of thr world to make strong, impressive fashion statements wherever they go!</p>

<p>Boris Johnson's wife Carrie Johnson and French President Emmanuel Macron's partner Brigitte sure know how to make heads turn at global events such as the G20 summit in Rome.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In light of husband Boris Johnson's eco plea at COP26 on Sunday, pregnant Carrie Johnson recycled a red blazer, which she teamed with a floral dress and kitten heels.</p>

<p>Another first lady who stood out for her impeccable fashion sense was Begona Sanchez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. She stepped out in a plaid cropped blazer, matching flared pleated skirt and nude sock boots.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Rocking the Parisan style, yet again, is French first lady Brigitte Macron. For the occasion, &nbsp;she was seen sporting a navy and black silk shirt, a pleated maxi skirt and power heels.&nbsp;</p>

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Trust the first ladies of thr world to make strong, impressive fashion statements wherever they go! Boris Johnson's wife Carrie Johnson and French President Emmanuel Macron's partner Brigitte sure know how to make heads turn at global events such as the G20 summit in Rome.

Trust the first ladies of thr world to make strong, impressive fashion statements wherever they go! Boris Johnson's wife Carrie Johnson and French President Emmanuel Macron's partner Brigitte sure know how to make heads turn at global events such as the G20 summit in Rome. Also read: Alec Baldwin calls movie shooting death 'one in a trillion episode' In light of husband Boris Johnson's eco plea at COP26 on Sunday, pregnant Carrie Johnson recycled a red blazer, which she teamed with a floral dress and kitten heels. Another first lady who stood out for her impeccable fashion sense was Begona Sanchez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. She stepped out in a plaid cropped blazer, matching flared pleated skirt and nude sock boots. Also read: Will Smith considered committing suicide: Mentally, I was somewhere else Rocking the Parisan style, yet again, is French first lady Brigitte Macron. For the occasion, she was seen sporting a navy and black silk shirt, a pleated maxi skirt and power heels. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Melisma Cox (@melismetta) × Also read: WION exclusive: Kubbra Sait: We are in a rush for representation

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<p>The wife of the French President Emmanuel Macron had tested positive for coronavirus days after Christmas celebrations, her office reported to the local media on Saturday.</p>

<p>Brigitte Macron, the First lady of France, had gone into isolation after her husband had tested positive for the virus on December 17. Brigitte had started showing mild symptoms of the virus but tested negative after six days.</p>

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<p>The Macrons had taken proper precautions and while the president isolated himself at a residence outside Paris, the First lady stayed alone in her official presidential residence, the Elysees Palace.</p>

<p>This news was not let out to the media at that time as the officials believe it would have had no impact on the public agenda. It was, therefore, decided to keep the news under wraps.</p>

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<p>Mrs. Macron has since made a full recovery and has now ended her self-isolation along with her husband.</p>

<p>After the President tested positive for the virus, his office had reported his symptoms included&nbsp;cough, fever and stiffness. Macron, too, had issued video messages through his social media accounts to assure of his well-being.</p>

<p>After Emmanuel Macron, several other senior French politicians had to self-isolate themselves, including French Prime Minister Jean Castex and the&nbsp;president of the European Council, Charles Michel.</p>


The wife of the French President Emmanuel Macron had tested positive for coronavirus days after Christmas celebrations, her office reported to the local media on Saturday.

The wife of the French President Emmanuel Macron had tested positive for coronavirus days after Christmas celebrations, her office reported to the local media on Saturday. Brigitte Macron, the First lady of France, had gone into isolation after her husband had tested positive for the virus on December 17. Brigitte had started showing mild symptoms of the virus but tested negative after six days. Also read| France confirms two clusters of UK coronavirus variant The Macrons had taken proper precautions and while the president isolated himself at a residence outside Paris, the First lady stayed alone in her official presidential residence, the Elysees Palace. This news was not let out to the media at that time as the officials believe it would have had no impact on the public agenda. It was, therefore, decided to keep the news under wraps. WATCH| × Mrs. Macron has since made a full recovery and has now ended her self-isolation along with her husband. After the President tested positive for the virus, his office had reported his symptoms included cough, fever and stiffness. Macron, too, had issued video messages through his social media accounts to assure of his well-being. After Emmanuel Macron, several other senior French politicians had to self-isolate themselves, including French Prime Minister Jean Castex and the president of the European Council, Charles Michel.

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<p>A Brazilian government minister said French first lady Brigitte Macron was "truly ugly" Thursday, only days after the country's president appeared to endorse an attack on her appearance.</p>

<p>Brazil's economy minister Paulo Guedes said he agreed with President Jair Bolsonaro's comments about Macron's looks.</p>

<p>"The president said it, it's true," he said to applause during an economic forum. "The woman is truly ugly."</p>

<p>Later, an aide said in a statement that Guedes "asks for forgiveness for the joke he made today during a public event when he mentioned the French first lady."</p>

<p>Bolsonaro garnered criticism last week when he appeared to agree with a Facebook post that implied French President Emmanuel Macron's wife was not as attractive as his own wife Michele Bolsonaro.</p>

<p>He wrote "Do not humiliate the guy, haha" on a post that read "Now you understand why Macron is persecuting Bolsonaro" next to pictures of the two first ladies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The French president called Bolsonaro's behaviour "extraordinarily rude" and the Brazilian president later deleted his comment.</p>

<p>Brazil and France have clashed in recent weeks over the handling of fires in the Amazon, the world's largest rainforest, which is crucial for a stable global climate.</p>


A Brazilian government minister said French first lady Brigitte Macron was "truly ugly" Thursday, only days after the country's president appeared to endorse an attack on her appearance.

A Brazilian government minister said French first lady Brigitte Macron was "truly ugly" Thursday, only days after the country's president appeared to endorse an attack on her appearance. Brazil's economy minister Paulo Guedes said he agreed with President Jair Bolsonaro's comments about Macron's looks. "The president said it, it's true," he said to applause during an economic forum. "The woman is truly ugly." Later, an aide said in a statement that Guedes "asks for forgiveness for the joke he made today during a public event when he mentioned the French first lady." Bolsonaro garnered criticism last week when he appeared to agree with a Facebook post that implied French President Emmanuel Macron's wife was not as attractive as his own wife Michele Bolsonaro. He wrote "Do not humiliate the guy, haha" on a post that read "Now you understand why Macron is persecuting Bolsonaro" next to pictures of the two first ladies. The French president called Bolsonaro's behaviour "extraordinarily rude" and the Brazilian president later deleted his comment. Brazil and France have clashed in recent weeks over the handling of fires in the Amazon, the world's largest rainforest, which is crucial for a stable global climate.

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<p>Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro endorsed a sexist Facebook post about France's first lady Brigitte Macron Sunday, the latest chapter in an escalating war of words between him and his French counterpart over the Amazon crisis.</p>

<p>Emmanuel Macron had called for emergency talks by <a href="wionews.com/world/g7-pledges-millions-to-help-fight-amazon-fires-245803">G7 nations</a> on the fires <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-protest-across-latin-america-against-bolsonaros-handling-of-amazon-245249">destroying chunks of the Amazon rainforest</a>, piling pressure on Bolsonaro, who in turn accused him of having a "colonialist mentality".</p>

<p>On Sunday, a Bolsonaro supporter posted a meme mocking the appearance of Brigitte Macron and comparing her unfavourably with Brazil's first lady Michelle Bolsonaro, with the tagline: "Now you understand why Macron is persecuting Bolsonaro?"</p>

<p>The far-right Brazilian leader replied: "Do not humiliate the guy, ha ha," referring to Macron.</p>

<p>Asked by AFP whether the response came from Bolsonaro himself, a spokesman for Brazil's presidential palace refused to comment.</p>

<p>The fires across the world's largest rainforest, which experts have blamed on rampant deforestation, have triggered a global outcry -- with European nations leading the charge against Bolsonaro, who has made no secret of his scepticism about climate change.</p>

<p>The row has seen Brazilian politicians -- including Bolsonaro's son Eduardo -- take potshots at Macron, with education minister Abraham Weintraub calling him "an opportunist idiot" and "a president without character" in a flurry of tweets Sunday.</p>

<p>Eduardo Bolsonaro, who is tipped to be the next ambassador to Washington, on Friday retweeted a video showing violent yellow-vest protests in France headlined "Macron is an idiot", calling it "a message" to the French leader.</p>

<p>Macron has accused Bolsonaro of lying about a June pledge to fight global warming and threatened to block efforts to seal a major trade deal between the EU and South America's Mercosur nations over the Amazon crisis.</p>

<p>Ties between Brazil and France have plunged since Bolsonaro's election. Last month the Brazilian leader snubbed France's top diplomat by cancelling their meeting and getting a haircut instead, which he broadcast live on Facebook.</p>

<p>Jean-Yves Le Drian had angered Bolsonaro by meeting with non-profits which have been critical of the South American leader.</p>

<p>Last week Bolsonaro accused non-profit organizations of deliberately starting the fires after their funding was cut.</p>


Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro endorsed a sexist Facebook post about France's first lady Brigitte Macron Sunday, the latest chapter in an escalating war of words between him and his French counterpart over the Amazon crisis.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro endorsed a sexist Facebook post about France's first lady Brigitte Macron Sunday, the latest chapter in an escalating war of words between him and his French counterpart over the Amazon crisis. Emmanuel Macron had called for emergency talks by G7 nations on the fires destroying chunks of the Amazon rainforest, piling pressure on Bolsonaro, who in turn accused him of having a "colonialist mentality". On Sunday, a Bolsonaro supporter posted a meme mocking the appearance of Brigitte Macron and comparing her unfavourably with Brazil's first lady Michelle Bolsonaro, with the tagline: "Now you understand why Macron is persecuting Bolsonaro?" The far-right Brazilian leader replied: "Do not humiliate the guy, ha ha," referring to Macron. Asked by AFP whether the response came from Bolsonaro himself, a spokesman for Brazil's presidential palace refused to comment. The fires across the world's largest rainforest, which experts have blamed on rampant deforestation, have triggered a global outcry -- with European nations leading the charge against Bolsonaro, who has made no secret of his scepticism about climate change. The row has seen Brazilian politicians -- including Bolsonaro's son Eduardo -- take potshots at Macron, with education minister Abraham Weintraub calling him "an opportunist idiot" and "a president without character" in a flurry of tweets Sunday. Eduardo Bolsonaro, who is tipped to be the next ambassador to Washington, on Friday retweeted a video showing violent yellow-vest protests in France headlined "Macron is an idiot", calling it "a message" to the French leader. Macron has accused Bolsonaro of lying about a June pledge to fight global warming and threatened to block efforts to seal a major trade deal between the EU and South America's Mercosur nations over the Amazon crisis. Ties between Brazil and France have plunged since Bolsonaro's election. Last month the Brazilian leader snubbed France's top diplomat by cancelling their meeting and getting a haircut instead, which he broadcast live on Facebook. Jean-Yves Le Drian had angered Bolsonaro by meeting with non-profits which have been critical of the South American leader. Last week Bolsonaro accused non-profit organizations of deliberately starting the fires after their funding was cut.

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro endorses sexist post about France's first lady Brigitte Macron

<p>The French presidency said Monday that Brigitte Macron, the wife of President Emmanuel Macron, would have an official role representing France but would not be paid or have her own budget or staff.</p>

<p>A proposal by Macron during campaigning earlier this year to create a new First Lady status for her has been shelved following an outcry, but the presidency had promised to clarify her position and the resources at her disposal.</p>


A proposal by Macron during campaigning earlier this year to create a new First Lady status for her has been shelved following an outcry, but the presidency had promised to clarify her position and the resources at her disposal

The French presidency said Monday that Brigitte Macron, the wife of President Emmanuel Macron, would have an official role representing France but would not be paid or have her own budget or staff. A proposal by Macron during campaigning earlier this year to create a new First Lady status for her has been shelved following an outcry, but the presidency had promised to clarify her position and the resources at her disposal.

French presidency gives official role to Brigitte Macron

<p>US President Donald Trump was in Paris, France, to meet French President Emmanuel Macron on the occassion of Bastille Day. Observers hoped the old allies would improve relations, after Trump reversed Obama&#39;s commitments to the Paris climate accord.</p>

<p>As often happens under this administration, the political substance was overshadowed by the antics of the US President.</p>

<p>President Trump commented on the physical appearance of Macron&#39;s wife. He told her, &quot;You&#39;re in such good shape...beautiful.&quot;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Here&#39;s the video. Trump on France&#39;s First Lady: &quot;You&#39;re in such good shape.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/DHtI4rxsXZ">pic.twitter.com/DHtI4rxsXZ</a></p>
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<p>Many on social media were quick to point to Brigitte Macron&#39;s body language, noticing that she seemed to tense up and pull away after the remarks.</p>

<p>The online response was decidedly critical. The website&nbsp;Slate referred to the &quot;particular grossness&quot; of the comment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Social media users noticed Brigitte&#39;s body language, and remarked that this is a pattern Melania may be used to.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">&quot;You&#39;re in such good shape&quot; Brigitte kinda backed behind Melania, grabbed her arm and Melania put arm around her. Melania is used to THIS.</p>
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<p>One user&nbsp;alluded to Trump&#39;s past: During last year&#39;s election he was accused of sexually assaulting multiple women, and also made the notorious comment on audio recording about grabbing women by the &quot;p*ssy&quot;.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sexual Assaulter Trump Pounces And Grabs Brigitte Macron While Judging Her Looks <a href="https://t.co/ENsxoV0i1N">https://t.co/ENsxoV0i1N</a> <a href="https://t.co/OaerkjFxIH">pic.twitter.com/OaerkjFxIH</a></p>
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<p>This user called the president &quot;condescending, sexist incredibly unworthy...&quot;&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Condescending, sexist, incredibly unworthy of a president. Thank God, Brigitte, knows who he is and will have smiled derisively at him.</p>
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Many on social media cringed, and pointed out how Brigitte Macron appeared to look uncomfortable and back away

US President Donald Trump was in Paris, France, to meet French President Emmanuel Macron on the occassion of Bastille Day. Observers hoped the old allies would improve relations, after Trump reversed Obama's commitments to the Paris climate accord. As often happens under this administration, the political substance was overshadowed by the antics of the US President. President Trump commented on the physical appearance of Macron's wife. He told her, "You're in such good shape...beautiful." Here's the video. Trump on France's First Lady: "You're in such good shape." pic.twitter.com/DHtI4rxsXZ — Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 13, 2017 × Many on social media were quick to point to Brigitte Macron's body language, noticing that she seemed to tense up and pull away after the remarks. The online response was decidedly critical. The website Slate referred to the "particular grossness" of the comment. Social media users noticed Brigitte's body language, and remarked that this is a pattern Melania may be used to. "You're in such good shape" Brigitte kinda backed behind Melania, grabbed her arm and Melania put arm around her. Melania is used to THIS. — Free bird (@TearsInHeaven09) July 14, 2017 × One user alluded to Trump's past: During last year's election he was accused of sexually assaulting multiple women, and also made the notorious comment on audio recording about grabbing women by the "p*ssy". Sexual Assaulter Trump Pounces And Grabs Brigitte Macron While Judging Her Looks https://t.co/ENsxoV0i1N pic.twitter.com/OaerkjFxIH — #Resist (@ZaibatsuNews) July 13, 2017 × This user called the president "condescending, sexist incredibly unworthy..." Condescending, sexist, incredibly unworthy of a president. Thank God, Brigitte, knows who he is and will have smiled derisively at him. — Ani Corné (@AniCorne) July 13, 2017 ×

Watch: Trump tells France's First Lady, 'You're in such good shape...beautiful'

<p>Emmanuel Macron became France&#39;s youngest ever president on Sunday, taking over from Socialist Francois Hollande in a solemn ceremony.</p>

<p>Macron, a 39-year-old centrist, arrived at the Elysee Palace in central Paris in a motorcade and walked down the red carpet under light rain to be greeted by Hollande for his inauguration.</p>

<p>The new president&#39;s wife Brigitte, a 64-year-old who was his high school drama teacher, arrived separately for the ceremony wearing a light blue Louis Vuitton outfit.</p>

<p>A week after his victory over far-right leader Marine Le Pen in a tumultuous election, Macron will have a private meeting with Hollande at which he will be given the codes to launch France&#39;s nuclear weapons.</p>

<p>He will then attend a ceremony in front of hundreds of politicians and invited guests at which the official election results will be read out.</p>

<p>At the end of the formalities, a 21-gun salute is to ring out from the Invalides military hospital on the other side of the River Seine.</p>

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<p>Macron will then be driven to the Arc de Triomphe to lay a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier.</p>

<p>The new president faces a host of daunting challenges including tackling stubbornly high unemployment, fighting Islamist-inspired violence and uniting a deeply divided country.</p>

<p>Socialist Hollande&#39;s five years in power were plagued by a sluggish economy and bloody terror attacks that killed more than 230 people and he leaves office after a single term.</p>

<p>The 64-year-old launched Macron&#39;s political career, plucking him from the world of investment banking to be an advisor and then his economy minister.</p>

<p>&quot;I am not handing over power to a political opponent, it&#39;s far simpler,&quot; Hollande said on Thursday.</p>

<p>Security was tight with around 1,500 police officers deployed near the presidential palace and the nearby Champs Elysees avenue and surrounding roads were blocked off.</p>

<p>After a formal lunch, Macron will visit Paris&#39;s town hall, a traditional stop for any new French president in his &quot;host&quot; city.</p>

<p><strong>PM named, then Berlin</strong><br />
Macron&#39;s first week will be busy. On Monday, he is expected to reveal the closely-guarded name of his prime minister, before flying to Berlin to meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel.</p>

<p>It is virtually a rite of passage for French leaders to make their first European trip to meet the leader of the other half of the so-called &quot;motor&quot; of the EU.</p>

<p>Pro-EU Macron wants to push for closer cooperation to help the bloc overcome the imminent departure of Britain, another of its most powerful members.</p>

<p>He intends to press for the creation of a parliament and budget for the eurozone.</p>

<p>Merkel welcomed Macron&#39;s decisive 32-point victory over Le Pen, saying he carried &quot;the hopes of millions of French people and also many in Germany and across Europe&quot;.</p>

<p>In June, Macron faces what the French media are calling a &quot;third round of the presidential election&quot; when the country elects a new parliament in a two-round vote.</p>

<p>The new president needs an outright majority to be able to enact his ambitious reform agenda.</p>

<p>The year-old political movement &quot;Republique en Marche&quot; (Republic on the Move, REM) that he formed to launch his presidential bid intends to field candidates in virtually every constituency in the country.</p>

<p>It unveiled 428 of its 577 candidates this week, saying it wants to bring fresh faces into the National Assembly lower house of parliament.</p>

<p>Half of them have never held elected office, including a retired female bullfighter and a star mathematician, and half of them are women.</p>

<p><strong>Host of new faces</strong><br />
Macron met many of the candidates gathered at a Paris museum on Saturday and told them they had an &quot;immense responsibility&quot;.</p>

<p>&quot;You are the new faces of French politics,&quot; some of those present quoted him as saying.</p>

<p>Macron won one of the most unpredictable French elections in modern history marked by scandal, repeated surprises and a last-minute hacking attack on his campaign.</p>

<p>Just as campaigning ended, hundreds of thousands of emails and documents stolen from his campaign were dumped online, leading Macron to call it an attempt at &quot;democratic destabilisation&quot;.</p>

<p>US authorities have said they believe Russian hackers were behind the attack.</p>

<p>The election saw voters reject France&#39;s two traditional political forces of left and right. Their candidates were eliminated in the first round.</p>

<p>Unpopular Hollande was the first to bow to the rebellious mood in December as he became the first sitting president not to seek re-election in the French fifth republic, founded in 1958.</p>

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Macron will have a private meeting with his predecessor Francois Hollande at which he will be given the codes to launch France's nuclear weapons

Emmanuel Macron became France's youngest ever president on Sunday, taking over from Socialist Francois Hollande in a solemn ceremony. Macron, a 39-year-old centrist, arrived at the Elysee Palace in central Paris in a motorcade and walked down the red carpet under light rain to be greeted by Hollande for his inauguration. The new president's wife Brigitte, a 64-year-old who was his high school drama teacher, arrived separately for the ceremony wearing a light blue Louis Vuitton outfit. A week after his victory over far-right leader Marine Le Pen in a tumultuous election, Macron will have a private meeting with Hollande at which he will be given the codes to launch France's nuclear weapons. He will then attend a ceremony in front of hundreds of politicians and invited guests at which the official election results will be read out. At the end of the formalities, a 21-gun salute is to ring out from the Invalides military hospital on the other side of the River Seine. Brigitte Macron arrived separately for the ceremony wearing a light blue Louis Vuitton outfit. (AFP) × Macron will then be driven to the Arc de Triomphe to lay a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier. The new president faces a host of daunting challenges including tackling stubbornly high unemployment, fighting Islamist-inspired violence and uniting a deeply divided country. Socialist Hollande's five years in power were plagued by a sluggish economy and bloody terror attacks that killed more than 230 people and he leaves office after a single term. The 64-year-old launched Macron's political career, plucking him from the world of investment banking to be an advisor and then his economy minister. "I am not handing over power to a political opponent, it's far simpler," Hollande said on Thursday. Security was tight with around 1,500 police officers deployed near the presidential palace and the nearby Champs Elysees avenue and surrounding roads were blocked off. After a formal lunch, Macron will visit Paris's town hall, a traditional stop for any new French president in his "host" city. PM named, then Berlin Macron's first week will be busy. On Monday, he is expected to reveal the closely-guarded name of his prime minister, before flying to Berlin to meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel. It is virtually a rite of passage for French leaders to make their first European trip to meet the leader of the other half of the so-called "motor" of the EU. Pro-EU Macron wants to push for closer cooperation to help the bloc overcome the imminent departure of Britain, another of its most powerful members. He intends to press for the creation of a parliament and budget for the eurozone. Merkel welcomed Macron's decisive 32-point victory over Le Pen, saying he carried "the hopes of millions of French people and also many in Germany and across Europe". In June, Macron faces what the French media are calling a "third round of the presidential election" when the country elects a new parliament in a two-round vote. The new president needs an outright majority to be able to enact his ambitious reform agenda. The year-old political movement "Republique en Marche" (Republic on the Move, REM) that he formed to launch his presidential bid intends to field candidates in virtually every constituency in the country. It unveiled 428 of its 577 candidates this week, saying it wants to bring fresh faces into the National Assembly lower house of parliament. Half of them have never held elected office, including a retired female bullfighter and a star mathematician, and half of them are women. Host of new faces Macron met many of the candidates gathered at a Paris museum on Saturday and told them they had an "immense responsibility". "You are the new faces of French politics," some of those present quoted him as saying. Macron won one of the most unpredictable French elections in modern history marked by scandal, repeated surprises and a last-minute hacking attack on his campaign. Just as campaigning ended, hundreds of thousands of emails and documents stolen from his campaign were dumped online, leading Macron to call it an attempt at "democratic destabilisation". US authorities have said they believe Russian hackers were behind the attack. The election saw voters reject France's two traditional political forces of left and right. Their candidates were eliminated in the first round. Unpopular Hollande was the first to bow to the rebellious mood in December as he became the first sitting president not to seek re-election in the French fifth republic, founded in 1958. (AFP)

Macron takes office as President of France

<p>Delhi Police took into custody the woman accused of honey trapping a Lok Sabha MP, from her house in Ghaziabad, ANI reported Tuesday.</p>

<p>The police have taken her for questioning.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>KC Patel, the MP from Gujarat&#39;s Valsad, filed a complaint with the police last week alleging that he was drugged and filmed in an objectionable position by a gang led by a woman, who demanded extortion money of Rs 5 crore.</p>

<p>Following the complaint, the woman approached a city court, claiming the police did not act on her rape complaint against the lawmaker.</p>

<p>The woman had alleged that the MP raped her on several occasions.</p>

<p>Patel had alleged the woman invited him to a place in Ghaziabad for some work where she offered him a soft drink which was laced with sedatives, police said.</p>

<p>(WION)</p>


There has been tremendous interest in the new French first lady, largely because she is 25 years older than her husband

Delhi Police took into custody the woman accused of honey trapping a Lok Sabha MP, from her house in Ghaziabad, ANI reported Tuesday. The police have taken her for questioning. BJP MP KC Patel alleged honey-trap case: Police takes accused woman into custody, for questioning, from her house in Ghaziabad. pic.twitter.com/ON0CWE1veQ — ANI (@ANI_news) May 2, 2017 × KC Patel, the MP from Gujarat's Valsad, filed a complaint with the police last week alleging that he was drugged and filmed in an objectionable position by a gang led by a woman, who demanded extortion money of Rs 5 crore. Following the complaint, the woman approached a city court, claiming the police did not act on her rape complaint against the lawmaker. The woman had alleged that the MP raped her on several occasions. Patel had alleged the woman invited him to a place in Ghaziabad for some work where she offered him a soft drink which was laced with sedatives, police said. (WION)

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