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Emmanuel Macron in his own words (English)

The French president's interview with The Economist

Editor’s note: The interview was conducted at the Elysée Palace in Paris on October 21st. The French transcript (here) has been lightly edited for clarity. This English translation was made by The Economist

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Illustration. A walled city of government and corporate buildings stands elevated, topped by a raised hand. Below, a crowd of people raises fists in protest.

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