Macron wears sunglasses indoors again – for health reasons

Background: Hype around the "Macron glasses"

As the Élysée Palace has now announced, Macron is once again wearing the sunglasses for health reasons. Which specific health condition lies behind it was initially not made public in detail. What is clear, however, is that it is not a fashion choice.

The glasses have most recently been seen repeatedly at official engagements, including appearances with foreign heads of state. Observers noted the repeated wearing indoors and drew comparisons to the first appearances at the beginning of the year.

Reactions and speculation

In the meantime, the "Macron glasses" have established themselves as a phenomenon in their own right in French media coverage. Social networks regularly pick up on the motif, and in the comment columns people speculate about the reasons for the repeated wearing.

Internationally, the image of the president wearing sunglasses at the Élysée Palace also made headlines. The unusual combination of state representation and fashion accessory was picked up in several countries.

Outlook

Macron himself has so far not commented in detail on the health background. The Élysée Palace merely pointed out that it was a "gesundheitliches Problem," without revealing further details.

It remains unclear how long Macron will continue to wear the sunglasses at official occasions. If the health issue persists, the accessory is likely to accompany Macron in the coming weeks as well.

One thing is certain: the blue glasses have become part of the public image of the French president – and they will continue to be noted with attention internationally.