- Excitement over a kiss between Macron and his sports minister
Since Friday, the Olympic Games have been underway in Paris, with the keen participation of President Emmanuel Macron and Minister of Sports Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, among others. Days later, a photo from the opening ceremony surfaces and stirs up emotions: a kiss between the Minister and the President. The way she pulls him in seems to express more than just joy at the start of the games.
"Madame Figaro," the website of the magazine "Le Figaro," was the first to report on the "strange kiss." They quote some reactions on X, formerly Twitter, asking indignantly, "What's going on with that kiss between Oudéa and Macron?!"
Indeed, the photo doesn't seem to show just a professional success being celebrated with joy. "Madame Figaro" quotes, among others, the criticism of an X user who finds the photo indecent, "not worthy for a President and a Minister!"
Others react more casually to the kiss
More casually, "Midi Libre" speaks of a "passionate kiss" in the "excitement of the moment."
Interesting is the reaction of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, who is standing nearby – and can also be seen in the picture. It seems as if the intimacy of his colleagues is uncomfortable for him. But of course, a lot can be read into photos.
According to media reports, Macron reacted to this kiss with a more reserved peck, as is common in France. So far, there have been no political reactions. Both Macron and Oudéa-Castéra are silent about the kiss.
Maybe there are just too many: The very next day, Macron kisses his Sports Minister again at the next opportunity: The victory of the 7s rugby team on Saturday.
The Olympic Games continued to be a source of unexpected moments, as another kiss between President Macron and Minister Oudéa-Castéra was captured during the celebrations for the 7s rugby team's victory.
Despite the ongoing speculation, the Olympic Games in Paris remain the main focus, showcasing the country's passion for sports and international unity.
