France’s Macron Labelled ‘President of the Rich’ over Watch Controversy
1 year, 9 months ago

France’s Macron Labelled ‘President of the Rich’ over Watch Controversy

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French President Emmanuel Macron has faced criticism after a video surfaced where he is seen removing his luxury watch during a television interview. Hawk-eyed netizens on social media pointed out that Macron put his hands beneath the table, to apparently take off his watch during a prime-time national television broadcast. The French President’s office, the Elysee Palace, said that Macron removed the watch, not in a bid to hide it but because it was clinking against the table, according to the Independent. According to the Independent, they further added that Macron was wearing the same Bell & Ross BR V1-92 watch – personalised with the presidency’s coat of arms – which he also wore during United States and Qatar trips.

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Macron spends £400k on lavish dinner with King Charles and Camilla, report reveals
5 months, 1 week ago

Macron spends £400k on lavish dinner with King Charles and Camilla, report reveals

The Independent  

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Emmanuel Macron’s new-PM pick is a reset button for his presidency
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Emmanuel Macron’s new-PM pick is a reset button for his presidency

The Economist  

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’I’m very impressed with President Macron,’ says Elon Musk

Live Mint  

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Macron signs France pension reform into law despite protests
1 year, 8 months ago

Macron signs France pension reform into law despite protests

The Hindu  

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Emmanuel Macron removes luxury watch during television interview about raising pension age in France
1 year, 9 months ago

Emmanuel Macron removes luxury watch during television interview about raising pension age in France

The Independent  

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French President Macron pushes pension reform as protests escalate
1 year, 9 months ago

French President Macron pushes pension reform as protests escalate

India Today  

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French President Emmanuel Macron wades into heated debate over executive pay
2 years, 8 months ago

French President Emmanuel Macron wades into heated debate over executive pay

Firstpost  

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Macron defends his actions, eyes French presidential race
3 years ago

Macron defends his actions, eyes French presidential race

Associated Press  

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