According to Göran von Sydow, who is also head of Sieps, the Swedish Institute for European Policy Studies, it was a long time since a French president enjoyed the same support.
- Even though he has a lower support now, he increased his support in the first round of elections.
Throughout the election period, he has had higher popularity figures than his representatives, he says.
- Something has happened to French politics.
There is definitely a group of voters who are strong supporters of Macron.
Göran von Sydow also raises a warning finger.
- The political project he runs is strongly linked to his person.
It is also the weakness of it.
Continued focus on the EU
Although Macron's opponents have criticized him for being too internationally goal-oriented, this is not something that will affect his business in the future, according to Göran von Sydow.
- He has wanted to push for and strengthen EU cooperation, strengthen France through the EU.
I believe he will continue and, in the uncertain security policy situation, be a leader for the EU.
- His plans are not always fully liked by other EU countries, but he is really one who pushes and wants to deepen cooperation.