How His Duel With Trump Boosted Emmanuel Macron, France’s Embattled President

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 6 min read 100% complete by Mark LandlerJanuary 29, 2026 at 06:01 AM

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French President Emmanuel Macron has experienced a boost in popularity after a period of political turmoil. His strong stance against President Trump's interest in Greenland, delivered at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, garnered support across the French political spectrum. Macron's assertive defense of European interests, coupled with his now-iconic sunglasses, resonated with the public. Furthermore, his new Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, is close to passing a budget, potentially leading to a period of political stability in France. With just over a year left in his term, Macron aims to leverage this renewed influence to address geopolitical challenges and solidify his legacy.

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Jens-Frederik Nielsen 35% National Assembly 40% Mette Frederiksen 40% Paris 40% World Economic Forum 45% Davos ×250% Sébastien Lecornu ×255% Denmark ×260% Greenland ×365% Donald Trump ×275% France ×590% Emmanuel Macron ×895%

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emmanuel macron 100% france 90% french president 80% donald trump 70% political stability 60% geopolitics 50% sébastien lecornu 50% pension reform 40% popularity 40%