France Backs Away From Official Role for First Lady President Emmanuel Macron wanted to modernize and make transparent the first lady’s role, but he is retreating from the plan after wide public disapproval. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Samsung Electronics, Pushed by Investors, Will Consider RestructuringGiant Arch, a Feat of Engineering, Now Covers Chernobyl Site in UkraineMahmoud Abbas Moves to Solidify Power Among PalestiniansA.N.C. Rejects Calls for Jacob Zuma to Quit South African PresidencyFacebook Runs Up Against German Hate Speech LawsA.N.C. Rejects Calls for Jacob Zuma to Quit South African Presidency