17.01.2026 19:40
French President Emmanuel Macron appeared before the cameras wearing blue-tinted sunglasses, breaking from tradition during a critical meeting at the Élysée Palace. This rare sight in official protocol sparked public curiosity and received extensive coverage in the French press. Macron explained the reason for the glasses, saying, "I am wearing them due to a minor discomfort."
French President Emmanuel Macron drew attention by attending an official meeting at the Élysée Palace wearing blue-tinted sunglasses. This choice quickly became a topic in the French press and on social media.
DETAILS THAT CAUGHT ATTENTION AT THE MEETING
According to Le Parisien, Macron appeared before the press wearing blue-tinted sunglasses at a meeting discussing the institutional future of New Caledonia. The images from the Élysée Palace were talked about as much for the content of the meeting as for the President's appearance.
"I WEAR THEM DUE TO A MINOR DISCOMFORT"
During the meeting, Macron made a brief statement, indicating that wearing sunglasses was related to health, saying, "I apologize for these glasses; it's due to a minor discomfort. I need to wear them for a while, and you'll have to bear with this condition."
THE RIGHT EYE WAS A TOPIC THE DAY BEFORE
Macron had drawn attention the day before during his New Year's speech addressing the French Armed Forces at the Istres Military Base in the Bouches-du-Rhône region due to the redness in his right eye. These images also sparked public curiosity.
Using a humorous tone regarding the issue, Macron emphasized that the situation with his eye was not serious, stating, "It's just something trivial. Think of it as a reference to a tiger's eye. For those who understand this reference, it's a sign of determination."