The President was elected in 2017 as a young, white-collar revolutionary, yet his most loyal supporters are now the status-quo loving over-60s who are deserting him.
Without the support of over-65s, Macron might not have won against Marine Le Pen in the first round of the 2017 Presidential election, showcasing the significant impact of older voters.
Older voters, traditionally reliable, are now showing a shift by not turning up to vote, impacting Macron's centrist alliance, with Le Pen's camp currently leading by a significant margin in polls.
The anger among older voters towards Macron's government, despite his young leadership, reflects a paradox in Macronism and highlights the potential seismic consequences on French politics.
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