Brigitte Macron, the wife of President Emmanuel Macron, stated that she has become more pessimistic and sad in the nine years at the Élysée Palace.

Brigitte Macron, the First Lady of France, spoke about the impact of the nine years spent at the Élysée Palace on her emotional state, in an interview for La Tribune. Although she had a normal life before, she now faces moments of pessimism and sadness, observing the "darkness of the world" and the cruelty around her.

Brigitte, who was a French teacher, continues to teach and recommends her students to write down their thoughts, considering writing an essential tool to cope with difficulties. Her husband's last term was marked by a scandal related to false information about her, which led to lawsuits in France and the USA, resulting in convictions for those involved. With a 25-year age difference between them, Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron are preparing to leave the Élysée Palace in 2027.