🇫🇷 Emmanuel Macron
French President Macron gets a frosty reception as Iceland PM appears to dodge his hug in awkward greeting
What happened
French President Emmanuel Macron appeared to go in for a hug with Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir, but she stepped back, leaving him leaning in for an awkward greeting. The Prime Minister seemed uncomfortable and glanced at a photographer, while Macron remained unfazed. The exchange took place during a round-table meeting of European leaders at the European Political Community gathering in Dublin.
Why it matters
The incident highlights an awkward public interaction between two high-ranking leaders, drawing attention to Macron's previous interactions with female leaders that have sparked online discussion.
Key facts
- Macron appeared to go in for a hug with Frostadóttir
- Frostadóttir stepped back, seemingly uncomfortable
- Macron remained smiling during the awkward greeting
- This is not the first time Macron's public interactions with a woman leader have attracted attention online
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