Financial Times
Nov 23, 2022 - 8 min
Is this the end of Macronism? It’s been more than four years since Emmanuel Macron fought off the left and right-leaning French parties by promising a new style of liberal politics. But, in the lead up to the 2021 French elections, the President is accused of being out-of-touch. Victor Mallet explores the rise of Macron and considers whether he can steer through the centre and win a second term.