French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a press conference to answer questions from journalists after naming a new government, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, January 16, 2024. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
PARIS (Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday announced a wide array of measures - from checking school uniforms to increasing parental leave payments - in a bid to reinvigorate a second mandate marred by his unpopularity and contested reforms.
In a rare, and lengthy, news conference, Macron, focused on voters' everyday concerns, including schools and the cost of living, confirming that he wants to turn the page on last year's contested pension and immigration reforms.
