France: Emmanuel Macron struggles to be convincing on the national stage

In a May 13 interview, President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed France’s commitment to Ukraine, warning that a Russian victory would endanger European security. He also suggested referendums on domestic reforms and criticised Israeli actions in Gaza. However, FRANCE 24’s Marc Perelman analyses that Macron’s message struggled to convince on the national stage, as his long tenure has diminished his impact.