Emmanuel Macron's speech, in which he announced a reconfinement of the country, was watched by 32.7 million viewers across all channels.

This level is extremely high but does not reach the heights of audience for official statements reached by the speeches of the president in the spring.

President Emmanuel Macron's speech on Wednesday evening was watched by 32.7 million viewers across all channels, according to data communicated to AFP by Médiamétrie.

This level is extremely high but does not reach the heights of audience for official declarations reached by the speeches of the president in the spring: his speech of April 13 had been followed by 36.7 million televiewers, and 35.4 million of French had watched his speech of March 16, during which he announced the establishment of the first confinement.

TF1 has carved out the lion's share 

In detail, Wednesday night's speech, which was broadcast on many channels, garnered an audience share (PDA) of 93.6%, according to Médiamétrie.

TF1 took the lion's share with this speech, which was followed on the first channel by 13.7 million viewers, or a PDA of 39.1%.

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France 2 garnered 11.6 million viewers and 33% PDA, while M6 recorded 3 million viewers and a PDA of 8.4%, according to figures from Médiamétrie.