Macron at Elysee Palace wearing glasses

According to Le Parisien, French President Emmanuel Macron appeared at a meeting at the Élysée Palace wearing glasses due to vision problems. He said he would have to wear them for some time and asked the public to 'come to terms with this'.

Macron's press secretary confirmed that eye treatment will continue over the coming weeks, but overall, the president stated that his physical condition would not affect the performance of his duties.

In an interview with journalists, he emphasized that 'glasses do not prevent me from making decisions' and added that 'staff are prepared for any situation'.

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In September 2023, Macron first mentioned his vision problems, saying he should have been treated, but continued functioning without glasses.