Emmanuel Macron

Date of Birth: December 21, 1977

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Biography

Emmanuel Macron is a prominent French politician who has been serving as the President of France since May 14, 2017. Born in Amiens, France, Macron has a background in philosophy, public affairs, and economics. He graduated from the prestigious École Nationale d’Administration (ENA), which has produced many of France’s top civil servants. Before his presidency, Macron worked as an investment banker at Rothschild & Cie Banque and served as Deputy Secretary-General under President François Hollande. He later became the Minister of the Economy, Industry, and Digital Affairs, where he pushed through several significant economic reforms. Macron launched his political movement, La République En Marche! (LREM), in 2016, which led to his successful campaign for the presidency.

5 Interesting Facts about Emmanuel Macron

1. Emmanuel Macron is the youngest President in French history, assuming office at the age of 39.

2. Before entering politics, Macron worked as an investment banker and secured a significant deal for Nestlé, earning a substantial bonus.

3. Macron married his former high school teacher, Brigitte Trogneux, who is 24 years his senior.

4. He is known for his pro-European Union stance and has called for deeper integration within the EU.

5. Macron was awarded the Charlemagne Prize in 2018 for his vision of a new Europe.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Emmanuel Macron

1. “We have to move forward together, to show that the French people are stronger than the threats that we face.”

2. “Make our planet great again.”

3. “There is no shortcut to equality — it takes equal measures of hope, sacrifice, and struggle.”

4. “I want France to be a start-up nation, meaning both a nation that works with and for the start-ups, but also a nation that thinks and moves like a start-up.”

5. “We need a Europe that protects our citizens better.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Emmanuel Macron’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $31.5 million, primarily accumulated during his tenure as an investment banker.