Why Did Emmanuel Macron Wear Sunglasses At Davos? No, It's Not What You Think

Last Updated:January 21, 2026, 12:31 IST

Emmanuel Macron wore blue-tinted sunglasses at Davos, setting social media abuzz with reactions and speculations.

French President Emmanuel Macron (Image credit: X)

Under the flashy lights of Davos – where statement suits, policy jargon, and panel discussions dominate – French President Emmanuel Macron stood out with his reflective sunglasses.

Not only did he manage to steal the spotlight, but he has also become the talk of the town, with social media abuzz with discussions around Macron’s blue-tinted glasses.

Photos and videos of the French President delivering his speech while sporting the stylish shades went viral in no time. And there’s one question that’s bugging netizens.

Why was Macron wearing sunglasses indoors? Was it a bold statement in a room that included US President Donald Trump? Or a mere fashion piece?

But guess what – Macron himself cleared the air around his glasses, opening one meeting with a polite disclaimer, saying, “Apologies for the sunglasses, I have a mild eye condition", the Local reported.

According to the French media, the culprit turned out to be a burst blood vessel, causing swelling in Macron’s eyes. If you remember correctly, the French President was spotted on January 15 with a visibly bloodshot and swollen eye, which he had dismissed as harmless.

Netizens react

Despite the bold statement that Macron made at Davos, social media users have found a way to throw brickbats at the French President.

“Ok … Macron is sporting the Top Gun look at WEF…Place your bets, who punched him?Could it get weirder?" wrote one user.

“OMG, look at that clown Emmanuel Macron responding to President Trump wearing gas station sun glasses", another user joined.

“Macron is wearing sunglasses in Davos. Did his wife sock him again?" a third wrote.

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