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:Canada Letter: Thanksgiving, Old Photos and GunsAfter 78 Killings, a Honduran Drug Lord Partners With the U.S.Mattis Discloses Part of Afghanistan Battle Plan, but It Hasn’t Yet Been Carried OutBana al-Abed: From a Syrian War Zone to New York CityEurope Looks to Congress in Fight to Save Iran Nuclear PactLas Vegas, Harvey Weinstein, Hurricane Nate: Your Friday Evening Briefing