Since his election in 2017, Emmanuel Macron has experienced tumultuous governance. Some observers have compared him to de Gaulle and even to Napoleon. Can we say whether he is on the left or the right? Macronism as programmatic agenda or ideology is perceived by many French voters as mysterious. For many, he remains an enigma. In your answer, evaluate the merits of this debate about the nature of Macrons Presidency to date.
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