France’s strength lies in an upper arm muscle: President Emmanuel Macron proves with boxing photos that he knows where the power is.
Facial muscles and upper arms are tense. He focuses on the opponent and the target with a keen eye. French President Emmanuel Macron (46) is currently going viral online. And in addition to the punching bag, he seems to hit a nerve with many fans. Political observers are already seeing the photos as a response to Putin’s poses.
President Macron has long been known as an active kickboxer. Presidential PR positions regularly round off his CV with reference to his sporting talents. Soazig de la Moisonnière (42) has been Macron’s personal photographer since he took office in 2017. Only his wife Brigitte (70) comes closer to him. The visual artist is highly valued for her detailed and therefore particularly authentic black and white photos. She regularly publishes her best Macron snapshots on her Instagram account – including the pictures from boxing training.
Role model of half-naked Putin?
Many viewers of Macron’s dynamic images get the impression that he is responding to the ever-present sports and body photos and videos of Russian President Vladimir Putin (71). The parallel between him and Macron: Putin is known as an excellent former judo fighter. He misses few opportunities to position himself as fit, capable and body-conscious, for example during a . Putin’s photos of his bare-chested rides on various vacations achieved legendary status.
Source: Stern
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