[54494] Macron's statement in Egypt about the Arabic language in France creates resonance

Macron's statement in Egypt about the Arabic language in France creates resonance

During his official visit to Egypt today, May 10, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron caused a stir after addressing the demographic and linguistic composition of his country. According to reports, the French President declared in the Egyptian Parliament that "Arabic is the second most spoken language in France (after French)," adding that "this is a reality that sometimes needs to be mentioned."

The reports on Macron's words were circulated in several news channels on Telegram:

• Abu Ali Express, a channel presenting a line identified with critical positions toward political Islam and parties hostile to Israel, documented the French President's words.


• Daniel Amram Uncensored, a channel characterized by a critical approach toward leaders and local and international politics, raised the matter for discussion among its followers, while questioning the legitimacy of the statement.


• Additional updates on the subject appeared in 🚨Ongoing Security News🚨 and News 360 | All The News, which presented the quote without accompanying commentary.

The statement, which comes against the backdrop of Macron's visit to Egypt, reflects the complex social reality in France and sparked various reactions online, with some users seeing it as a statement of demographic fact and others finding it a sensitive political statement.