Emmanuel Macron defends his social record in Amiens, seven years later

Emmanuel Macron returned to his hometown of Amiens, where he had famously confronted Marine Le Pen during the 2017 presidential election. The president sought to demonstrate that his government's actions had borne fruit in the region. He highlighted the progress made in employment and inclusion, emphasizing that no destiny is predetermined for the French people.

A message against social determinism

The president held numerous meetings with local stakeholders and beneficiaries of public policies to illustrate the concrete effects of his reforms. His speech focused on the decrease in unemployment and the professional integration programs implemented since 2017. Emmanuel Macron sought to counter the idea of ​​social determinism that would trap citizens in their social origins.

Reclaiming the popular electorate

This trip comes amid a tense political climate, just months before the presidential election, in which he will not be able to participate. The head of state is attempting to win back some of the popular electorate drawn to the National Rally. His message in Amiens aimed to demonstrate that the policies implemented over the past nine years have tangibly transformed the lives of many French people, contrary to the recurring criticisms of his social record.