Turkish President Erdogan’s Subtle Power Play with French President Macron Goes Viral on Social Media
Tirana:A captivating video of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan holding the finger of French President Emmanuel Macron during a summit in Albania is making waves on social media. The incident, which took place at the European Political Community (EPC) summit, has caught the attention of viewers, sparking speculation about whether this gesture was an attempt at a psychological power play by Erdogan.
According to foreign media reports, the video begins with President Erdogan seated at the summit when French President Macron approaches him. Initially, Macron is seen patting Erdogan’s hand as a gesture of respect. However, without any prior intent, Macron extends his other hand towards Erdogan, who then firmly grabs Macron’s finger. Macron tries to pull his hand away, but Erdogan holds onto it for about seven seconds, exchanging a few words before eventually letting go.
In the video, Macron appears to be trying to free his finger, but Erdogan remains composed, maintaining his grip as he listens to Macron. Eventually, the French president succeeds in freeing his finger, but the moment has become a topic of discussion among social media users.
Turkish media has responded by suggesting that Macron attempted to apply psychological pressure on Erdogan by placing his hand on the Turkish president’s shoulder. However, Erdogan did not give in to this subtle gesture of dominance. Instead, he held onto Macron’s finger, sending a message of his own authority.
The EPC summit, which took place on Friday, brought together leaders from 47 countries. The summit’s objective was to strengthen regional security relations and promote political stability across Europe. The exchange between Erdogan and Macron, however, seems to have garnered more attention than the summit’s official proceedings, with viewers across the globe discussing the psychological dynamics at play between the two leaders.
What do you think about this subtle but intense exchange between the two leaders? Was it a calculated power move by Erdogan, or simply an awkward moment?
