As the second round of the presidential election is fast approaching, TF1 broadcast an issue of its magazine “Seven to eight” on Sunday April 17 in which the two finalists answered questions from journalist Audrey Crespo-Mara. Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen, who will meet on Wednesday during the debate between two rounds as was the case in 2017, were the protagonists of the “portrait of the week”. During this interview, the president and candidate was asked about the person he would think of if he were to be elected by the vote of the French.
The current tenant of the Elysée then paid a vibrant tribute to his companion Brigitte. “It is obviously to my loved ones, to my family, to my wife, that they go first, because in these life adventures, these day and night commitments, you engage yours. And of course our families, our parents, our children, our grandchildren and my wife in the first place”, did he declare. “I think that when you hold these positions, it is necessary to maintain an intimate and family balance. And thanks to her, I have it. And this is very important. Because that’s what allows you to have moments of hindsight, discussions in truth, moments also of intimacy, affection, love with your wife. I don’t think you can exercise these functions and decide if there isn’t an emotional balance.” he estimated. Emmanuel Macron also did not fail to mention a person dear to his heart. “And I would spare a thought for my grandmother who is no longer“, he let go, struggling to contain his emotion. The grandmother of the candidate-president, Germaine Noguès, nicknamed “Manette”, died in April 2013, at the age of 96, and did not so could see his grandson presiding.