Author: Michel Rose, Julien Pretot

French President Macron was initially hesitant about the idea of hosting a floating Seine River parade, but with his determination, he convinced officials to make it a reality. Macron showed strong leadership by pushing for increased police presence and commissioning a feasibility report to address concerns. Despite doubts from foreign delegations, Macron remained committed to the event, taking extra precautions such as deploying 45,000 police officers to secure the area. The thorough security measures included inspecting manholes, cellars, and Airbnb rentals along the route. Even with the unexpected decision to dissolve parliament, Macron ensured that the planning for the ceremony…