Join us for a lively presentation and discussion with former French diplomat Alain Lefebvre about the upcoming French election.

Mr. Lefebvre is the author of Macron Unveiled: The Prototype for a New Generation of World Leaders.

Moderated by Denis Chazelle - Executive Director of the French-American Chamber of Commerce

About Alain Lefebvre:
Born in Hanoi, Vietnam, Alain Lefebvre has served in senior positions as a French diplomat and a senior civil servant and works in Europe as a strategy consultant for governments and companies, and a political coach. He has participated in several political campaigns and has been directly involved in the European Union’s negotiations as an adviser to French ministers. He has also worked in public health and the environment including working on the first Green campaign in France in the early 1970s. The author of three books about French and European politics, he splits his time between Finland and France.

Mr. Lefebvre is currently living in Finland.

About the book
Macron Unveiled examines Macron’s first four years as France’s president, scrutinizing Macron’s personality, his way of solving problems, his sources of inspiration, his mistakes, his difficulties, as well as the impact he may already have had in his country, in Europe, and the world. New leaders with a modern approach to politics are quickly emerging, and despite having limited political experience, they are facing the challenges of today head on.

As the world has to face collective challenges and new threats, there is a growing interest in world affairs what leadership and the political landscape will look like tomorrow.

As a former French Diplomat, psychologist, and international political consultant, Alain Lefebvre is uniquely positioned to explain the French and European perspective to U.S. and international audiences. He brings careful analysis and historical context to Macron’s time in office and presents the information in a way that will help readers gain a better understanding of who Macron is as a man, a leader, and a prototype for the next generation of political leaders.

This is a joint event co-organized with our member Bonjour Books DC. 

Bonjour Books DC aims to be a community hub for Francophones and Francophiles, providing a place to browse and purchase French-language materials for every budget: both new and used books and magazines are available for sale. The store also plans to offer storytimes, book clubs, and classes in French. Make sure to stop by their charming store to enjoy some French-related literature and meet their dedicated team! 

Fees:

- FACC-DC members: Free
- Non-FACC-DC members: $10
- Online discussion + book shipped to you: $30

Related Event: Live book signing with author Alain Lefebvre at Bonjour Books Library on Sat, Apr 2

Thur., Apr 7

12:00pm to 1pm