Macron's Marriage: A 24-Year Age Gap Sparks Debate

Macron's Marriage: A 24-Year Age Gap Sparks Debate in Croatia The marriage of French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte, who is 24 years his senior, has once again become a topic of conversation in Croatia. A recent video by RTL Direkt on Voyo.hr examines the relationship, highlighting the significant age difference and the fact that Brigitte was Emmanuel's teacher when he was just 15 years old. The video includes interviews with Croatian citizens offering varied perspectives on the relationship. "I wouldn't look for controversy in the age difference," says Jagoda Poropat Darer, a communications expert, in the video, "because love is love, and they express it in their own way." However, another interviewee, Krešo from Zaprešić, voiced a more traditional viewpoint, stating, "A man shouldn't have an older wife." The video serves as a starting point for a broader conversation about societal attitudes towards age gaps in relationships, particularly within the context of public figures. While some find the relationship unconventional, others emphasize that love transcends age differences. The discussion highlights the ongoing evolution of societal norms and expectations regarding relationships.