Macron says he is 'more sensitive' as he readies re-election bid

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech during a news conference on France assuming EU presidency, in Paris, France, December 9, 2021. Ludovic Marin/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

PARIS (Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron, whose hopes of winning a second term face a growing challenge from the opposition https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/whats-stake-frances-presidential-election-campaign-2021-12-11, on Wednesday said he had learnt from the pandemic, which forced him to confront the challenges facing ordinary people with humility.

His sharp tongue and abrasive style, combined with a very top-down approach to power has upset many voters, and created viral moments that have cost Macron a lot in popularity.