Brigitte Macron, fearing the repercussions, allegedly pushed for the abandonment of a referendum prepared for May 2025, according to journalist Florian Tardif. On RMC on May 15, he claims that the presidential relationship and the fear of a political impact influenced this decision, revealing a tangible influence from the First Lady.
In brief: the book A (Almost) Perfect Couple, published on May 13, details behind-the-scenes scenes where ministers and advisors seek Brigitte’s support; the famous show on May 12, 2025, on TF1 was supposed to announce one or two referendums, but the announcement ultimately did not take place.
Florian Tardif’s testimony and the book
Florian Tardif, author for Paris-Match, publishes on May 13 a work that outlines the last years of the presidential couple. Speaking on May 15 on RMC, he describes a First Lady capable of “exerting influence on certain decisions.” This testimony places the German anecdote and the abandonment at the heart of the debate. Final insight: her voice truly carries weight.
The missed referendum of May 12, 2025
The evening of May 12, 2025, on TF1 was meant to be a highlight for announcing the holding of a referendum. According to Tardif, the prospect of a political risk heightened Brigitte’s fear, which reportedly convinced the President to backtrack on this project. To delve further into the media context, also read the analysis published by Le Figaro. Conclusion: caution prevailed.
Behind the scenes at the Élysée: daily influence
In a scene reported by Tardif, a “queue” of ministers forms to speak to Brigitte, as speaking to her often means speaking to the President. The journalist also describes an HR process where the final interview takes place in her presence. These details reinforce the idea of a regular influence on French politics. Key phrase: Brigitte is a powerful intermediary in the inner sanctums.
Political repercussions and public image
Between the slap received in Vietnam and the yellow vest episodes, Tardif frames these incidents as factors of caution within the presidential entourage. The idea that Brigitte is “more to the right” than the head of state, put forward in the book, contributes to explaining certain strategic choices. For a biographical and cultural angle, consult the file from Melty. Final insight: the abandonment also follows a logic of image.
Do you want to know more about Brigitte Macron, her role in the presidential relationship, and how this influenced the abandonment of the referendum? Discover detailed analyses and archives on the revelations from the book and other articles like the timeline of the slap in Vietnam on sebastien-auziere.fr to deepen the subject.
