Emmanuel Macron: Jupiter in the Republic

Emmanuel Macron: Jupiter in the RepublicbyJulien PeltierCan a president rule like a god — and still remain human?From his meteoric rise in 2017 to his stormy re-election in 2022, Emmanuel Macron has transformed French politics and polarized a nation. Branded “Jupiter” for his lofty style of governing, Macron shattered the traditional party system, survived the fury of the Yellow Vests, confronted a global pandemic, and stood firm against Russia’s war in Ukraine — all while facing relentless criticism at home.In this gripping and unflinching biography, Julien Peltier pulls back the curtain on Macron’s ambition, his contradictions, and the heavy solitude of power. Both admired as Europe’s boldest statesman and accused of being an aloof technocrat, Macron embodies the tensions of 21st-century France: hope and disillusion, renewal and fracture, leadership and isolation.With vivid storytelling, psychological depth, and sharp irony,Emmanuel Macron: Jupiter in the Republiccaptures the man behind the image, the triumphs and failures of his presidency, and the looming question of his legacy.A must-read for anyone fascinated by politics, leadership, and the future of France.Read more