we know who he voted for in 2002

In his race for the Élysée 2022, Emmanuel Macron don’t go it alone. Among his unwavering supporters, political figures weighing in the media space like his former Prime Minister, Édouard Philippe. But the latter is not the only one since one of the long time friends date of the Chairman decided to give him his vote: Jean-Pierre Chevènement, former interior minister and Defense (from 1988 to 1991 then from 1997 to 2000). “I bring republican support to Emmanuel Macron“, declared this one near theSunday newspaperFebruary 27, 2022. Twenty years ago, in 2002, it was Emmanuel Macron who first granted this favor. A gesture remembered by an enarque comrade of the current tenant of the Élysée in the bookThe Ambiguous Mr. Macron(Flammarion), by Marc Endeweld, released on November 18, 2015 and whoseMariannetranscribed a few excerpts at the time: “ On April 21, 2002, in the first round of the presidential election, Emmanuel Macron voted for Jean-Pierre Chevènement. I remember very well that Emmanuel had supported him during the campaign while we were on an internship at ENA.”

Giving, giving, this return of vote shows that the bond between Emmanuel Macron and Jean-Pierre Chevènement has never really loosened over time. But by the way, how did the two politicians know each other? During his graduate studiesthe LREM candidate would have been particularly interested in Citizens Movement (MDC), the political party co-founded by Jean-Pierre Chevènement and Max Gallo in 1993.”I have always wondered about the role of the State, and it is for this reason that I turned, when I was younger, to Jean-Pierre Chevènement. He is a thoughtful personality who animates the intellectual life of our country. I still have a discussion with him.“, had indicated with admiration Emmanuel Macron in the book by Marc Endeweld.

Jean-Pierre Chevènement believes in candidate Macron

If Jean-Pierre Chevènement only harvested 5.33% of the voteexpressed on April 21, 2002 during the first round of the presidential election, the latter now firmly believes in the victory ofhis former admirer, Emmanuel Macron. Always with our colleagues from JDDthe politician justified his future vote in “the interest of the Republic”, while saluting“the experience” from the companion of Brigitte Macron.