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The French leader's office later said the sunglasses were worn for medical reasons, explaining that Macron was protecting his eyes due to a burst blood vessel.

Davos 2026 News: French president Emmanuel Macron turned up at the Davos summit sporting an unusual accessory; a pair of aviator-style sunglasses that would have made Top Gun's Tom Cruise jealous. While Macron claims it is to conceal an unsightly health condition, it is also being interpreted as a sign of determination as France locks horns with the US on a litany of issues.

Emmanuel Macron wore blue-tinted sunglasses at Davos, setting social media abuzz with reactions and speculations.

Macron said the reflective glasses were to disguise a minor eye injury he had sustained after having been spotted with a heavily bloodshot right eye.

Under the bright lights of Davos -- where power suits, policy jargon and earnest panel discussions usually reign -- French President Emmanuel Macron man.

French President Emmanuel Macron drew attention at the World Economic Forum in Davos after appearing on stage wearing aviator-style sunglasses

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French President Emmanuel Macron was sporting a puffy, red eye during a recent New Year address to the armed forces, which triggered online vitriol against his wife Brigitte Macron