Macron Has Secret Bunker Near Paris, Book Claims

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What is the claim about Emmanuel Macron's secret bunker?

A book titled "The New Army of Shadows" by French journalists Pierre Gastineau, Antoine Isambard, and Frank Renault claims that French President Emmanuel Macron has a secret bunker near Paris. This bunker is reportedly intended for his evacuation if protesters storm the Élysée Palace.

When were the plans for the bunker accelerated?

According to the book, the plans for such evacuation scenarios were accelerated after the Yellow Vest protests in 2018. The book suggests that the security service of the President of the Republic began drawing up these plans following an incident where Macron was attacked during a visit.

What scenarios are discussed for the 2027 elections?

The book "The New Army of Shadows" also discusses potential scenarios following the 2027 presidential elections. It considers the possibility of a victory for Marine Le Pen, which could lead to protests, and a victory for Jean-Luc Mélenchon, which might result in passive resistance within state structures.