China News Service, June 10, reported that the incident of French President Macron being slapped during the inspection on the 8th continued to arouse concern.

The slapped man has been arrested and will appear in court on the afternoon of the 10th.

According to French media, the man denied any pre-conspiracy during interrogation, saying that the move was not a planned action.

Macron had previously responded that the slap was an isolated incident and he was not worried about personal safety and would continue to perform his duties and meet the people.

British media said that the security issue of the French president once again caused concern.

The man who slapped the president will appear in court for trial

Deny any premeditated

　　On the 8th local time, French President Macron tried to shake hands with people outside the fence during his inspection of Drôme. At this time, a long-haired man suddenly slapped Macron with his palm. Security guards quickly stepped forward and pulled Macron away. Bring the man to the ground.

　　The man involved has been arrested on the spot, and the police also arrested a man who was allegedly photographed at the scene. The two of them are currently being detained by law enforcement agencies for questioning.

　　French TV station BFMTV quoted people familiar with the investigation and reported that the man who slapped Macron in public denied any pre-conspiracy during the interrogation, saying that the move was not a planned action.

　　BFMTV also reported that the man involved will appear in court on the afternoon of the 10th local time for trial.

Who is the slapper?

What's the origin?

　　According to videos circulated on social media, Macron was greeting the people behind the fence at the time of the incident. One of the long-haired men in a green crew-neck shirt suddenly slapped Macron when he approached. Shouted an ultra-rightist slogan.

　　French police have arrested the man who beat him and a man suspected of filming at the scene.

It is understood that both of them are local residents, both are 28 years old, and have no criminal record.

　　Among them, the man who slapped Macron was a medieval military fan who once established a traditional European martial arts group in the local area.

The slogan he chanted when he slapped Macron was the battle cry of the French royalist party in the 12th century. It has now become synonymous with extreme rightism, but the police have not yet ascertained his motive for committing the crime.

Data map: French President Macron.

Photo by China News Agency reporter Li Yang

Macron expressed no worries

French politics condemns attack

　　However, Macron did not cancel the trip because of the slap, but continued to walk to the crowd, shook hands with supporters and took selfies with them.

He also responded afterwards that this was an isolated incident, calling on all walks of life not to exaggerate, saying that he did not worry about personal safety because of this, and would continue to perform his duties and meet the people.

　　"We can't let extremely violent figures control public debates, they are not worthy," he said.

　　"I will continue, I will continue," he told the French media, "Nothing can stop me."

　　After the incident, French politicians strongly condemned it.

French Prime Minister Castel condemned the incident as an insult to democracy, and the leaders of the ruling and opposition parties also unanimously condemned this political violence.

　　Former French President Hollande said that the entire country must support the head of state, and he emphasized his full support for Macron.

French far-left leader Melenchon also expressed support for Macron and condemned the violence.

French far-right leader Marina Le Pen called Macron's slap "unacceptable."

　　Le Pen said, "Although the democratic debate may be fierce, it will never tolerate physical violence."

President's security draws attention

Who is protecting Macron?

　　According to the BBC, the French President is protected by the Security Team of the President of the Republic (GSPR).

It was established in 1983 and is reportedly composed of 77 men and women members to protect Mr. Macron during the event.

　　According to French BFMTV, these personnel will survey locations before the president's visit.

Then some armed personnel strictly protected the president during the journey.

　　According to the report, 10 members of the Security Team of the President of the Republic were with Macron during the trip on the 8th.