China News Service, June 12, according to the "European Times" reported that France has been unblocked for a month, President Macron will give a televised speech on the 14th, this will be Macron's fourth time in three months "Face the audience. Compared with other European leaders who directly faced media questions during the outbreak, experts called Macron's approach somewhat "old school."
Data map: French President Macron. China News Service reporter Li Yangshe
The Parisian newspaper in France reported that in the face of the public, Macron has also recently made rare measures, such as forming a double partner with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, or introducing the government’s support plan for car companies, but it is still his previous experience. The televised speech has aroused widespread concern, and people are eager to get more information about the new coronavirus and health measures. The ratings record also proves this. Macron's most recent televised speech was on April 13, and it was viewed by 36.7 million viewers.
"In terms of public relations, the French president is an exception from a global perspective and looks very old school," commented expert Philippe Moreau Chevrolet in the field. In his view, Macron's choice is surprising: "If you answer the media's questions directly, this will make his speech look more weighty." Some people even pointed out that giving speeches in such a grand manner for four consecutive times in March showed that Macron was "difficult to reshape himself".
In this regard, the official statement is different. The Elysee Palace responded that this was "in the outbreak control stage, let the French understand the situation in the same way and keep in touch with them directly." According to reports, Macron may focus on the speech to be published on the 14th On economic recovery.
In addition, Macron's next speech is expected to be after the second round of municipal elections on June 28 and before July 14. As for the content, the Elysee Palace said that it may involve changes in the situation and a new stage of lifting the ban, and the speech will be carried out in another form.